Overview
In this brilliant, impassioned and controversial book, New Yorker critic Joan Acocella argues that twentieth-century literary critics from the Left and Right have misused Willa Cather and her works for their own political ends, and, in doing so, have either ignored or obscured her true literary achievement. In an acute and often very funny critique of the critics, Acocella untangles Cather's reputation from decades of politically motivated misreadings, and proposes her own clear-headed view of Cather’s genius. At once a graceful summary of Cather's life and work, and a refreshing plea that books be read for themselves, Willa Cather and the Politics of Criticism will also inspire readers to return to one of America's great novelists.The book, Willa Cather and the Politics of Criticism [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780375712951 in Paperback by Joan Acocella may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01/15/2002
ISBN-10:
037571295X
ISBN-13:
9780375712951
Pages:
144
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
