Pynchon Character Names
A Dictionary
Published on 19. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
207 pages
978-0-7864-3458-9 (ISBN)
Description
The dictionary lists each character from Pynchon's fiction up through his most recent novel, including the most likely etymology of each name. In addition, the thorough introduction examines Pynchon's character names as a part of his greater literary strategy, establishing a set of categories through which most of the names may be understood.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3458-9 (9780786434589)
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Person
Patrick Hurley's articles have appeared in Pynchon Notes and MidAmerica. He lives, writes, and teaches in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
A Note on Citation
Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction
The Dictionary
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
A Note on Citation
Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction
The Dictionary
Bibliography