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The power of negative thinking cynicism and the history of modern American literature

Title
The power of negative thinking [electronic resource] : cynicism and the history of modern American literature / Benjamin Schreier.
Author
Schreier, Benjamin.
Publication
Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2009.

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Description
1 online resource (xxiii, 230 p.)
Uniform Title
Power of negative thinking (Online)
Alternative Title
Power of negative thinking (Online)
Subject
  • American literature > 20th century > History and criticism
  • Cynicism in literature
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-211) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
America and its discontents -- Cynicism and the criticism of competence -- Henry Adams and the failure of usefulness -- Willa Cather's illegible historicism -- The great Gatsby's betrayed Americanism -- Miss Lonelyhearts' insincere theodicy -- Afterword: Invisible literature.
LCCN
2008054359
OCLC
ssj0000540232
Author
Schreier, Benjamin.
Title
The power of negative thinking [electronic resource] : cynicism and the history of modern American literature / Benjamin Schreier.
Imprint
Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-211) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available onsite at NYPL
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