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Author:
Harriott, Esther, author.
Title:
Writers and age : essays on and interviews with five authors / Esther Harriott.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
198 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
American literature--20th century--History and criticism.
Old age in literature.
Aging in literature.
Authors, American--20th century--Interviews.
Older people's writings, American--History and criticism.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-193) and index.
Summary:
"Since 1900, the average life expectancy in the developed world has almost doubled, from 45 to 80. Pritchett is one of five great writers--along with Stanley Kunitz, Doris Lessing, Mavis Gallant and Russell Baker--whose novels, short stories, poems and essays about old age, written in old age, are examined in this book"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0786434392 (softcover : acid free paper)
9780786434398 (softcover : acid free paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)882191850
LCCN:
2014037183
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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