Willa Cather and the Politics of Criticism (Paperback, 1st Vintage Book ed)

In this brilliant, impassioned and controversial book, New Yorker critic Joan Acocella argues that twentieth-century literary critics from the Left and Right have misused Willa Cather and her works for their own political ends, and, in doing so, have either ignored or obscured her true literary achievement. In an acute and often very funny critique of the critics, Acocella untangles Cather's reputation from decades of politically motivated misreadings, and proposes her own clear-headed view of Cather’s genius. At once a graceful summary of Cather's life and work, and a refreshing plea that books be read for themselves, Willa Cather and the Politics of Criticism will also inspire readers to return to one of America's great novelists.

General

Imprint:	Vintage Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Joan Acocella
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	144
Edition:	1st Vintage Book ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-375-71295-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General
LSN:	0-375-71295-X
Barcode:	9780375712951

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