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Author:
Carson, Jordan, author.
Title:
American exceptionalism as religion : postmodern discontent / Jordan Carson.
Publisher:
The Ohio State University Press,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
xii, 220 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject:
1900-1999
American literature--20th century--History and criticism.
Religion and literature--United States--History--20th century.
Religion in literature.
Exceptionalism--United States.
Christianity in literature.
Postmodernism (Literature)
American literature.
Christianity in literature.
Exceptionalism.
Postmodernism (Literature)
Religion and literature.
Religion in literature.
United States.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: American religion and its discontents -- Unsaying American ideology: Don DeLillo's apophatic approach -- Faith in the borderlands: Ana Castillo's holy joderones -- The depth of the riches: Thomas Pynchon's spiritual hybridity -- Redefining bountyland: George Saunders and the gift of humanity -- Creeds fall away: Marilynne Robinson's democratic individuality.
Summary:
"Identifies American exceptionalism as an emerging form of religion while exploring alternatives to this semi-faith through works by Don DeLillo, Ana Castillo, Thomas Pynchon, George Saunders, and Marilynne Robinson, which delve into the post-secular nexus of religion, politics, and culture"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Literature, religion, and postsecular studies
ISBN:
0814214436
9780814214435
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1147956771
LCCN:
2020003927
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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