A History of American Literary Journalism: The Emergence of a Modern Narrative Form
- ISBN-10
- 1558492526
- ISBN-13
- 9781558492523
- Category
- Literary Criticism / American / General
- Pages
- 294
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Author
- John C. Hartsock
Description
This study examines the roots of the distinctive form of writing known as journalism - whether called literary journalism or creative non-fiction - and argues that within America it can be traced at least as far back as the late-19th century.
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