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Thornton Wilder and the Puritan narrative tradition

"Fresh examination of the works of Thornton Wilder emphasizing continuities in American literature from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. Sees Wilder as a literary descendant of Edward Taylor who drew from the Puritan worldview and tradition. Includes indepth readings of Shadow of a...

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Main Author: Konkle, Lincoln
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2006.
Subjects:
Wilder, Thornton, > 1897-1975 > Criticism and interpretation.
Wilder, Thornton, > 1897-1975 > Technique.
Wilder, Thornton, > 1897-1975 > Religion.
Taylor, Edward, > 1642-1729 > Influence.
Narration (Rhetoric) > History > 20th century.
English language > United States > Rhetoric.
Puritans > New England > Intellectual life.
Christianity and literature > United States.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Puritan movements in literature.
Electronic books.
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Summary:"Fresh examination of the works of Thornton Wilder emphasizing continuities in American literature from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. Sees Wilder as a literary descendant of Edward Taylor who drew from the Puritan worldview and tradition. Includes indepth readings of Shadow of a Doubt, The Trumpet Shall Sound, and others"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xxiii, 301 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826264978

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