Understanding Annie Proulx
- ISBN-10
- 1570034028
- ISBN-13
- 9781570034022
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Univ of South Carolina Press
- Author
- Karen Lane Rood
Description
In this study, independent scholar Rood introduces students and the interested reader to the writings of contemporary American writer Annie Proulx. Coverage includes a discussion of the major themes in Proulx's well-known novels such as Postcards, Accordion Crimes, and The Shipping News as well as three others. Rood also provides background information on Proulx's life and her development as a writer. c. Book News Inc.
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