The critical response to William Styron
- 作者： Ross, Daniel William 1952-
- 其他題名：
- Critical responses in arts and letters ;
- 出版： Westport, Conn : Greenwood Press
- 叢書名： Critical responses in arts and letters ,no. 22
- 主題： Styron, William 1925- , Southern States--In literature
- ISBN： 0313280002 (hbk.): US$55.50
- 資料類型: 圖書
- 內容註: Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 系統號： 005203705 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
William Styron has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity with the publication of Darkness Visible (1990), his account of his struggle with near-suicidal depression. His works are known for discussing psychological conflicts within families, religious doubt, existentialism, racial tension, and the role of history in fiction. Often compared with William Faulkner, Styron has emerged as one of the most important figures in contemporary American literature and is best known for his continuation of the Southern gothic tradition. Through original essays, reprints of previously published criticism, and excerpts from reviews, this volume traces the critical reception of Styron's writings over the last 40 years. All of Styron's novels are covered, but the majority of the selections focus on his three most important works: Lie Down in Darkness, The Confessions of Nat Turner, and Sophie's Choice. The pieces reflect a variety of critical perspectives, and the introduction overviews significant trends and omissions in Styron criticism. A bibliography lists Styron's writings, along with critical studies of his work.