About the book
In The Visionary Moment, Paul Maltby draws on postmodern theory to examine the metaphysics and ideology of the visionary moment, or \"epiphany,\" in twentieth-century American fiction. Engaging critically with the works of Don DeLillo, Jack Kerouac, Saul Bellow, Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, and William Faulkner, Maltby explains how the literary convention of the visionary moment promotes the myth that there is a superior level of knowledge that can redeem or regenerate the individual. He contends that this common-sense assumption is a paradigm that needs to be confronted and critiqued.
Editions of The Visionary Moment
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791454138
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791454145
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791488461
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In The Visionary Moment, Paul Maltby draws on postmodern theory to examine the metaphysics and ideology of the visionary moment, or \"epiphany,\" in twentieth-century American fiction. Engaging critically with the works of Don DeLillo, Jack Kerouac, Saul Bellow, Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, and William Faulkner, Maltby explains how the literary convention of the visionary moment promotes the myth that there is a superior level of knowledge that can redeem or regenerate the individual. He contends that this common-sense assumption is a paradigm that needs to be confronted and critiqued.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Visionary Moment about?
In The Visionary Moment, Paul Maltby draws on postmodern theory to examine the metaphysics and ideology of the visionary moment, or \"epiphany,\" in twentieth-century American fiction. Engaging critically with the works of Don DeLillo, Jack Kerouac, Saul Bellow, Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, and William Faulkner, Maltby explains how the literary convention of the visionary moment promotes the myth that there is a superior level of knowledge that can redeem or regenerate the individual. He contends that this common-sense assumption is a paradigm that needs to be confronted and critiqued.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Visionary Moment?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary theory
Where can I read a sample of The Visionary Moment?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791454138
How long is The Visionary Moment and how many pages does it have?
The Visionary Moment has 188 page(s)
Is The Visionary Moment part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Postmodern Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Visionary Moment?
Paul Maltby
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Visionary Moment is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791454138) and paperback(ISBN 9780791454145) and pdf(ISBN 9780791488461)
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