About this title: The introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of The Great Gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication in 1925, through its increasing popularity in the 1940s, to its critical and popular elevation from the standing of an important 'period piece' to that of an undisputed classic of American literature. Of the five essays that follow, one traces this revival in greater detail, and another sets the book in the context of the perennial quest for the 'great American novel'. Two other essays examine the central from the perspective of a practising contemporary ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985-10-31
ISBN-13:9780521265898ISBN:0521265894
Description: Good. Hardcover-NO DUST JACKET-1985-Ex-library with minimal labels and usual stampings. Brown leatherette boards have moderate wear on top spine; light edge wear; severe corner rubbing on top corners; corners bumped. Interior pages clean and tight to spine; scattered underlining and highlighting with occasional margin brackets. Still a good reading copy. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
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Binding: Hardback.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521265898ISBN:0521265894
Description: Very good dust jacket. Very good condition. viii, 120 p. 22 cm. Previous owner's name. Previous owner's embossed stamp. Ex-library marks. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 132 pages. This book is printed on demand (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (128 pages) the introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of the great gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication in 1925, through its increasing popularity in the 1940s, to its critical and popular elevation from the standing of an important 'period piece' to that of an undisputed classic of american literature. bibliography (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521265898ISBN:0521265894
Description: Good in Good dust jacket. 0521265894. Ex library discard hard cover with Dustjacket. Flaps affixed; Very clean and tight with minimal library indications. DJ Spine sticker. Edgeworn. No marks to text.; The American Novel; 0.59 x 8.77 x 5.79 Inches; 128 pages. read more
Description: Good. 0521265894 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 31/10/1985
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: New. The introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of The Great Gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication in 1925, through its increasing popularity in the 1940s, to its critical and popular elevation from the standing o... read more
Description: New. The introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of The Great Gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication in 1925, through its increasing popularity in the 1940s, to its critical and popular elevation from the standing of an important 'Äòperiod piece'Äô to that of an undisputed classic of American literature. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: New. The introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of The Great Gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication in 1925, through its increasing popularity in the 1940s, to its critical and popular elevation from the standing of... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition, suitable as a study copy. pp., 300grams, ISBN: 0521319633. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521319638ISBN:0521319633
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. 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. Provides students of American Literature with introductory critical guides to the great works of American fiction. ISBN10: 0521319633. read more
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