About the book
The American writer--both real and fictitious, famous and obscure--has traditionally been situated on the margins of society, an outsider looking in. From The Great Gatsby's Nick Carraway to the millions of bloggers today, writers are generally seen as onlookers documenting the human condition. Yet their own collective story has largely gone untold. Tracing the role of the writer in the United States over the last century, this book describes how those who use language as a creative medium have held a special place in our collective imagination.
Editions of The American Writer
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476671024
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476629926
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The American writer--both real and fictitious, famous and obscure--has traditionally been situated on the margins of society, an outsider looking in. From The Great Gatsby's Nick Carraway to the millions of bloggers today, writers are generally seen as onlookers documenting the human condition. Yet their own collective story has largely gone untold. Tracing the role of the writer in the United States over the last century, this book describes how those who use language as a creative medium have held a special place in our collective imagination.
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What is The American Writer about?
The American writer--both real and fictitious, famous and obscure--has traditionally been situated on the margins of society, an outsider looking in. From The Great Gatsby's Nick Carraway to the millions of bloggers today, writers are generally seen as onlookers documenting the human condition. Yet their own collective story has largely gone untold. Tracing the role of the writer in the United States over the last century, this book describes how those who use language as a creative medium have held a special place in our collective imagination.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The American Writer?
History and Archaeology > History
Where can I read a sample of The American Writer?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476671024
How long is The American Writer and how many pages does it have?
The American Writer has 170 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The American Writer?
Lawrence R. Samuel
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The American Writer is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476671024) and pdf(ISBN 9781476629926)
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