Chuck Palahniuk, parodist : postmodern irony in six transgressive novels /
"Chuck Palahniuk writes about what it means to be on the outside looking in, revising familiar narratives for a contemporary audience to get at the heart of the human condition--everyone wants a chance to win their fair share, no matter the cost. This comprehensive study of six novels refutes c...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2016]
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| Summary: | "Chuck Palahniuk writes about what it means to be on the outside looking in, revising familiar narratives for a contemporary audience to get at the heart of the human condition--everyone wants a chance to win their fair share, no matter the cost. This comprehensive study of six novels refutes criticism that Palahniuk's goals are to shock and sensationalize"-- |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 220 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786479290 0786479299 |