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Published: 1st October 2003
ISBN: 9780761826446
Number Of Pages: 272
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Political fiction is both a popular and a serious literary genre. Because political fiction is by definition complex, weaving political, historical, social and literary elements into the fabric of fiction, its study and teaching can be challenging. Patterns of Power in American Political Fiction presents a study of power as it manifests itself in ideology, structure, process and personality, and provides political and literary frameworks for critically examining and teaching political fiction. Thomas Kemme presents an approach to politics rooted in the perspectives of political scientists, along with a survey of the skills, qualities, and experiences that contribute to the continued success of a professional politician. Kemme examines classics of political fiction to show how politics and literary art merge to create both popular and serious fiction.
Although Kemme's style and approach to politics are rooted in the perspectives of political science, he offers both political and literary frameworks through which to read, analyze, and teach political fiction. * American Literature *
Although Kemme's style and approach to politics are rooted in the perspectives of political science, he offers both political and literary frameworks through which to read, analyze, and teach political fiction. * American Literature *
| Preface | p. vii |
| Politics and Literature | p. 1 |
| Democracy: Ideology in Political Fiction | p. 35 |
| The Last Hurrah: Personality and Political Power | p. 71 |
| Lincoln, A Novel: A Realistic Political Hero | p. 105 |
| Advise and Consent: The Political Process | p. 139 |
| All the King's Men: Political Novel and Political Classic | p. 195 |
| Bibliography | p. 253 |
| Index | p. 257 |
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ISBN: 9780761826446
ISBN-10: 0761826440
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 272
Published: 1st October 2003
Publisher: University Press of America
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 14.4
x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.35
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