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Book SynopsisPatterns of Power in American Political Fiction presents a study of power as it manifests itself in ideology, structure, process and personality, and provides political and literary frameworks for critically examining and teaching political fiction.
Trade ReviewAlthough Kemme's style and approach to politics are rooted in the perspectives of political science, he offers both political and literary frameworks through which to read, analyze, and teach political fiction. * American Literature *
Although Kemme's style and approach to politics are rooted in the perspectives of political science, he offers both political and literary frameworks through which to read, analyze, and teach political fiction. * American Literature *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Politics and Literature Chapter 3 Democracy: Ideology in Political Fiction Chapter 4 The Last Hurrah: Personality and Political Power Chapter 5 Lincoln, A Novel: A Realistic Political Hero Chapter 6 Advise and Consent: The Political Process Chapter 7 All the King's Men: Political Novel and Political Classic Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index
