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Alan H. Goldman presents an original account of the relationship between philosophy and the novel. With reference to key literary works including Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises', Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn', and Conrad's 'Nostromo', he defends theories of...

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Other Authors: Goldman, Alan H., 1945-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Subjects:
English fiction > History and criticism.
Philosophy in literature.
Literature > Philosophy.
Roman anglais > Histoire et critique.
Philosophie dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
English fiction
Literature > Philosophy
Philosophy in literature
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Alan H. Goldman presents an original account of the relationship between philosophy and the novel. With reference to key literary works including Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises', Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn', and Conrad's 'Nostromo', he defends theories of literary value and interpretation, and explores themes in novels relating to moral agency.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191656231
0191656232
9780191752377
0191752371