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The matter of high words : naturalism, normativity, and the postwar sage /

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In a world of matter, how can we express what matters? This book examines a constellation of post-WWII authors who pose this question through both art and argument. Seeking to dramatize our highest words, these postwar sages raise essential questions about meaning, language, science, and modernity.

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Main Author: Chodat, Robert, 1970- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Subjects:
American literature > 20th century > History and criticism.
Literature and society > United States > History > 20th century.
Philosophy, Modern, in literature.
Language and languages in literature.
Littérature américaine > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Littérature et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Langage et langues dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Subjects & Themes > General.
American literature
Language and languages in literature
Literature and society
Philosophy, Modern, in literature
United States
1900-1999
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In a world of matter, how can we express what matters? This book examines a constellation of post-WWII authors who pose this question through both art and argument. Seeking to dramatize our highest words, these postwar sages raise essential questions about meaning, language, science, and modernity.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190682163
0190682167
9780190682187
0190682183