Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-110) and index.
Contents:
A tale of two films: it was the story I had been looking for all my life -- Ontological context: George Bailey: yes, tonight's his crucial night -- Eternal return: I'm leaving right now, this is my last chance -- The gentle face of transcendental terrorism: you see, George, you really had a wonderful life -- Responsible subjectivity: George Bailey, I'll love you till the day I die -- The day after: what are you but a warped, frustrated young man? -- The specter of Pottersville: you'll see a lot of strange things from now on -- Wonder and cruelty: get me back. I don't care what happens to me -- Romance or tragedy? to my big brother, George, the richest man in town.
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