John Banville
"John Kenny's new study reveals the hidden depths of this contemporary Irish novelist. It mediates between two approaches to Banville: novel-by-novel introductions, and close critical readings. Its discussions of the individual novels are arranged thematically to demonstrate the underlying...
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| Format: | Buch |
| Sprache: | English |
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Dublin [u.a.]
Irish Acad. Press
2009
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| Ausgabe: | 1. publ. |
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| Zusammenfassung: | "John Kenny's new study reveals the hidden depths of this contemporary Irish novelist. It mediates between two approaches to Banville: novel-by-novel introductions, and close critical readings. Its discussions of the individual novels are arranged thematically to demonstrate the underlying patterns in Banville's work and thought, and one of this book's major strengths is that it gives space to the author to speak for himself. With a close eye on chronology, the book begins by establishing the intellectual and cultural contexts of the work and its reception. Ranging widely from his first book Long Lankin (1970) to his Man-Booker winning novel The Sea (2005) and his recent popular fiction written under the name Benjamin Black, Kenny provides readings of Banville's Irish perspectives, his enduring thematic preoccupations, and his crucial ideas about literature." "The discussions here are all attentive to those who may be in the early stages of familiarity with Banville, so that the general application of ideas and arguments can be understood without firsthand or detailed knowledge of the works under discussion. Those who are well acquainted with Banville will discover fresh aspects of emphasis and suggestion."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Beschreibung: | XXII, 200 S. |
| ISBN: | 9780716529019 9780716529002 |