The short writings of Nelson Algren a study of his stories, essays, articles, reviews, poems and other literature

"Nelson Algren was a renowned Chicago writer, known for his social commentary and his novels like The Man with the Golden Arm and A Walk on the Wild Side. Although Nelson Algren continues to be remembered almost exclusively for his novels, this book aims to challenge that prevailing perception...

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1. Verfasser: Bales, Richard F. 1951- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2022]
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • The men's magazines era
  • The Chicago free press era
  • The Chicago magazine era
  • Poetry
  • Nelson Algren and the ethics of book reviewing
  • Book introductions
  • Chicago White Sox literature
  • The writing of Chicago: city on the make
  • Boxing short stories and other works
  • Gambling short stories and other works
  • Horse racing short stories and other works