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catalog abstract ""This book's premise is that a novel's ideas about the human drama are not necessarily the same as those its author consciously holds - meaning that a close reading of Theodore Dreiser's artistic portrayal of modern America in An American Tragedy reveals the idea that he transcends the empirical premises of his presumed naturalistic thought to affirm the reality of the self and the importance of selfhood." "Based on this crucial premise and intensive analysis of the novel's text, Professor Orlov's study develops an argument offering many original views of the Tragedy's meanings and artistry. There is new light here on the fact that Dreiser sees the subversion of the idea of self in a highly materialistic society as the heart of his characters' tragic experiences. Ultimately, then, this study suggests that An American Tragedy is an antinaturalistic statement about the self's intrinsic importance."--BOOK JACKET.".
catalog contributor b10729886.
catalog created "c1998.".
catalog date "1998".
catalog date "c1998.".
catalog dateCopyrighted "c1998.".
catalog description ""This book's premise is that a novel's ideas about the human drama are not necessarily the same as those its author consciously holds - meaning that a close reading of Theodore Dreiser's artistic portrayal of modern America in An American Tragedy reveals the idea that he transcends the empirical premises of his presumed naturalistic thought to affirm the reality of the self and the importance of selfhood." "Based on this crucial premise and intensive analysis of the novel's text, Professor Orlov's study develops an argument offering many original views of the Tragedy's meanings and artistry. There is new light here on the fact that Dreiser sees the subversion of the idea of self in a highly materialistic society as the heart of his characters' tragic experiences. Ultimately, then, this study suggests that An American Tragedy is an antinaturalistic statement about the self's intrinsic importance."--BOOK JACKET.".
catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-235) and index.".
catalog description "Pt. 1. The Background: An American Tragedy. 1. Historical Context. 2. The Importance of the Work. 3. The Critical Reception -- Pt. 2. A Reading of the Novel. 4. On Sources for the Tragedy: From Factual Core to Fictional Creation. 5. Time and Place Settings in the Novel. 6. The Novel's Naturalism: Elements and Limits. 7. American Values and Distortions of Selfhood. 8. Self-Betrayals and Betrayals for "Success" 9. Distorted Views of Self and Others. 10. Ambiguities in Identity, Reality, Actions, and Consequences. 11. The Tragedy's Effects: Aftermath and Conclusions.".
catalog extent "242 p. :".
catalog identifier "0838753507 (alk. paper)".
catalog issued "1998".
catalog issued "c1998.".
catalog language "eng".
catalog publisher "Lewisburg [Pa.] : Bucknell University Press ; London : Associated University Presses,".
catalog subject "813/.52 21".
catalog subject "Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945. American tragedy.".
catalog subject "PS3507.R55 A824 1998".
catalog subject "Success in literature.".
catalog subject "Tragic, The.".
catalog subject "Trials (Murder) in literature.".
catalog tableOfContents "Pt. 1. The Background: An American Tragedy. 1. Historical Context. 2. The Importance of the Work. 3. The Critical Reception -- Pt. 2. A Reading of the Novel. 4. On Sources for the Tragedy: From Factual Core to Fictional Creation. 5. Time and Place Settings in the Novel. 6. The Novel's Naturalism: Elements and Limits. 7. American Values and Distortions of Selfhood. 8. Self-Betrayals and Betrayals for "Success" 9. Distorted Views of Self and Others. 10. Ambiguities in Identity, Reality, Actions, and Consequences. 11. The Tragedy's Effects: Aftermath and Conclusions.".
catalog title "An American tragedy : perils of the self seeking "success" / Paul A. Orlov.".
catalog type "text".