ISBN:
9781003221173
,
1003221173
,
9781000566321
,
1000566323
,
9781000566338
,
1000566331
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Routledge research in American literature and culture
Uniform Title:
Other America of Paul Auster, Jim Jarmusch, and Tom Waits
DDC:
700.92/273
Keywords:
Auster, Paul Criticism and interpretation
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Jarmusch, Jim Criticism and interpretation
;
Waits, Tom Criticism and interpretation
;
Arts and society History 20th century
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Marginality, Social, in art
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture
Abstract:
"This book explores how three contemporary American artists through the mediums of film, literature, and popular music have contributed to the tradition of American progressivism and provides an invaluable companion to understanding of complex issues such as inequality and social and economic decline that are apparent in America today. Connecting the works of these artists through a fictional country - the 'Other America' - the book shows how they have refuted middle-class values and goals of success, money and social affirmation to unveil the less celebrated, dark side of contemporary America, which despite the troubles currently faced, never loses hope for a better future. This utopic vision in the face of adversity is explored through the plots, characters and mis-en-scene of Auster and Jarmusch's work and Waits's lyrics and sound. This vision challenges the dominant narratives of America as the land of opportunity and values democracy, civic engagement, communitarianism and egalitarianism. Offering an important new perspective to literature on contemporary American culture, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of American studies, film studies, popular music, postmodern literature, cultural studies and sociology"--...
Note:
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Griffith University, 2019
DOI:
10.4324/9781003221173
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003221173
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