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  • THE POLITICAL NOVEL

    by JOSEPH L. BLOTNER ...
    "The Political Novel" by Joseph L. Blotner in my database. Joseph L. Blotner was an American literary critic and biographer known for his works on William Faulkner and other literary figures, but the title "The Political Novel" by this author isn't within my available records.Blotner's expertise often focused on literary criticism and biographical works, particularly related to Faulkner's life and ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Faulkner

    A Biography

    by Joseph Blotner ...
    Series series Southern Icons Series
    William Faulkner (1897-1962) remains the pre-eminent literary chronicler of the American South and a giant of American arts and letters. Creatively obsessed with problems of race, identity, power, politics, and family dynamics, he wrote novels, stories, and lectures that continue to shape our understanding of the region's promises and problems. His experiments and inventions in form and style have ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • The POLITICAL NOVEL

    by JOSEPH L. BLOTNER ...
    POLITICAL NOVEL, THE by JOSEPH L. BLOTNER offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers ... Read more

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  • The Political Novel

    by Joseph Blotner ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    "The Political Novel" by Joseph Blotner offers a captivating journey into the intersection of politics and literature, providing a unique perspective on how fiction can reflect and critique political realities. Part of the Doubleday Short Studies in Political Science series, this anthology meticulously analyzes the political novel genre, exploring how authors from American, British, and European ... Read more

    $3.12 CAD

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