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Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld

Hardback
Published : Friday 28 September 2012
ISBN : 9781433120275
Price : €92.31


Description

Illustrates that the descent to the underworld is the single most important myth in Pynchon's work, conferring shape and significance upon each of his novels. This book offers a perspective on postmodernism, which is characterized by ludic syncretism - the playful synthesis of myths from a variety of cultures.



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