The Great American Novel by William Carlos Williams
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Author | Williams, William Carlos, 1883-1963 |
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Title | The Great American Novel |
Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Summary | "The Great American Novel" by William Carlos Williams is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the concept of progress and language, intertwining personal reflection with broader themes of American identity and literature. The narrative seems to oscillate around the complexities of writing a novel, with characters who grapple with their experiences and the passage of time, while the backdrop of America in a transitional period adds depth to their introspections. The opening of the novel introduces a fragmented narrative style, filled with sensory observations and philosophical musings. The protagonist engages in a stream-of-consciousness exploration of concepts such as time, progress, and the essence of words, cementing a mental landscape that oscillates between memory and present experience. This ruminative discourse transitions into a scene with two men emerging from a meeting, navigating a fog that symbolizes confusion and uncertainty, leading to their interactions and reflections on life, love, and creation. The juxtaposition of mundane realities with expansive thematic inquiries sets the stage for an intricate exploration of the American landscape and its literary ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Satire |
Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 63888 |
Release Date | Nov 26, 2020 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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