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Pynchon character names : a dictionary /

"This book aims to be the definitive guide to character names in Pynchon's fictional works, gathering any existing commentary and offering new readings on the character nomenclature in Pynchon's novels and short fiction. The dictionary lists each character from Pynchon's early fi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hurley, Patrick J., 1969-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, [2008]
Subjects:
Pynchon, Thomas > Characters > Dictionaries.
Characters and characteristics in literature > Dictionaries.
Names, Personal, in literature > Dictionaries.
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Summary:"This book aims to be the definitive guide to character names in Pynchon's fictional works, gathering any existing commentary and offering new readings on the character nomenclature in Pynchon's novels and short fiction. The dictionary lists each character from Pynchon's early fiction up through his most recent novel, including the most likely etymology of each character's unique name"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xi, 195 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-195).
ISBN:9780786434589 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786434589 (softcover : alk. paper)