The End of the Novel of Love by Vivian Gornick

The End of the Novel of Love

Vivian Gornick

Beacon Press · Print & ebook · October 1, 1998

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For when you want criticism that reads like conversation, not a lecture.
Genres
Feminist Lit Crit, Women Authors Criticism, Books & Reading
Published
Beacon Press, October 1, 1998

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Offers powerful insight into the portrayal of romantic love by Jean Rhys, Clover Adams, Christina Stead, Willa Cather, Grace Paley, Raymond Carver, Andre Dubus, and others.

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Feminist Lit Crit51%
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Authors
Vivian Gornick
Publisher
Beacon Press
Published
October 1, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Essay Collections