Beautiful Chaos: Chaos Theory and Metachaotics in Recent American Fiction

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• Gordon E. Slethaug

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• 238 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the intersection of chaos theory and contemporary American fiction, this book analyzes works by notable authors such as John Barth and Toni Morrison. It highlights how these writers disrupt linear narratives and strategically employ chaos and order tropes, reflecting the rhetoric of chaos theory. The text delves into key concepts like entropy, bifurcation, and fractals, illustrating their relevance in literature. By examining these themes, the book contributes to understanding the dynamic relationship between science and fiction in modern storytelling.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Hardcover