The non-national in contemporary American literature : ethnic women writers and problematic belongings /

"This study argues that the notion of Americanness is constructed nationally within the U.S. geographical space, as well as transnationally outside that space. The transnational perception of the U.S. nation-space makes possible ambivalent positionings, which the author describes as non-nationa...

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Main Author:	Gomaa, Dalia M. A., 1973-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.
Series:	American literature readings in the 21st century.
Subjects:	American literature > Minority authors > History and criticism. American literature > Women authors > History and criticism. American literature > 20th century > History and criticism. American literature > 21st century > History and criticism. National characteristics, American, in literature. Belonging (Social psychology) in literature. LITERARY CRITICISM > General. LITERARY CRITICISM > Feminist. LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General. LITERARY CRITICISM > Women Authors. Criticism, interpretation, etc. 1900 - 2099 American literature. American literature > Minority authors. American literature > Women authors.

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Summary:	"This study argues that the notion of Americanness is constructed nationally within the U.S. geographical space, as well as transnationally outside that space. The transnational perception of the U.S. nation-space makes possible ambivalent positionings, which the author describes as non-national sites that challenge singular national affiliations and identifications"--
Physical Description:	xii, 195 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781137502865 113750286X