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Offers the first systematic history and definition of the short-story cycle as exemplified in contemporary American fiction, bringing attention to the format's wide appeal among various ethnic groups. James Nagel examines in detail eight recent manifestations of the genre, all praised by critics while uniformly misidentified as novels.

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"Whether one reads the book in its entirety or goes to a particular chapter to gain an understanding of a specific writer, the reader is rewarded with a plenitude of original and astute local insights. Nagel's study is to be recommended for students and instructors alike." - Contemporary Literature"

The Contemporary American ShortStory Cycle The Ethnic Resonance of Genre

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      Publisher: LSU Press
      Publication Date: 4/30/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780807129616, 978-0807129616
      ISBN10: 0807129615
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers the first systematic history and definition of the short-story cycle as exemplified in contemporary American fiction, bringing attention to the format's wide appeal among various ethnic groups. James Nagel examines in detail eight recent manifestations of the genre, all praised by critics while uniformly misidentified as novels.

      Trade Review
      "Whether one reads the book in its entirety or goes to a particular chapter to gain an understanding of a specific writer, the reader is rewarded with a plenitude of original and astute local insights. Nagel's study is to be recommended for students and instructors alike." - Contemporary Literature"

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