Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver
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- ISBN 9781474455503
- Publication Date: 31 May 2020
- Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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The first major book-length study of Carver's cultural influence
The first major book-length study of Carver's cultural influenceExplores Carver's relationships with other contemporary and popular writers and artistsStudies the relationship between the rise of American neoliberalism and Carver's writingThe Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver examines the cultural legacy of one of America's most renowned short story writers. Pountney contextualises Carver's legacy amongst contemporary debates about authenticity and craftsmanship in the neoliberal era, drawing new socioeconomic connections between Carver's work and American neoliberalism. This study presents new explorations of Carver's relationships with other contemporary writers, filmmakers and artists such as Murakami and Irritu, shedding fresh light on Carver's influence.