About this title: George Eliot wrote that 'man cannot do without the make-believe of a beginning.' "Beginnings", it turns out, can be quite unusual, complex, and deceptive. The first major volume to focus on this critical but neglected topic, this collection brings together theoretical studies and critical analyses of beginnings in a wide range of narrative works spanning several centuries and genres. The international and interdisciplinary scope of these essays, representing every major theoretical perspective - including feminist, cognitive, postcolonial, postmodern, rhetorical, ethnic, narratological, and ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780803239746ISBN:0803239742
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 408 pages. Beginnings, it turns out, can be quite unusual, complex, and deceptive. this work brings together theoretical studies and critical analyses of beginnings in a range of narrative works spanning several centuries and genres. it shows how best to analyze and comprehend beginnings in historical, traditional, and postmodern works. (Paperback) read more
Edition: First Edition. Frontiers of Narrative Series
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln and London
Date Published: 2009
Description: Softcover. Brand new book. George Eliot wrote that "man cannot do without the make-believe of a beginning. " Beginnings, it turns out, can be quite unusual, complex, and deceptive. The first major volume to focus on this critical but neglected topic, this collection brings together theoretical studies and critical analyses of beginnings in a wide range of narrative works spanning several centuries and genres. The international and interdisciplinary scope of these essays, representing every ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780803239746ISBN:0803239742
Description: New. Beginnings, it turns out, can be quite unusual, complex, and deceptive. This work brings together theoretical studies and critical analyses of beginnings in a range of narrative works spanning several centuries and genres. It shows how best to analyze... read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-13:9780803239746ISBN:0803239742
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. George Eliot wrote that "man cannot do without the make-believe of a beginning. " Beginnings, it turns out, can be quite unusual, complex, and deceptive. The first major volume to focus on this critical but neglected topic, this collection brings together theoretical studies and critical analyses of beginnings in a wide range of narrative ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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