Elements of modern literature and the theme of initiation in Canadian and American short fiction

Raymond Knisters "Mist-Green Oats" and Sherwood Andersons "I want to know why"

Autor*innen

• Christoph Hurka

Parameter

• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

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This seminar paper presents a comparative analysis of short stories by Canadian author Raymond Knister and American author Sherwood Anderson, focusing on their contributions to modern North American literature. It emphasizes the theme of initiation, exploring how both authors depict this motif within their narratives. The study, conducted in the context of a university course on modernist short stories, highlights the literary techniques and cultural contexts that shape their works, offering insights into the evolution of modernist themes in the region.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback