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Fictions of Capital: The American Novel from James to Mailer (Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture, Series Numbe,Used
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Fictions of Capital situates manners and writing about manners in the context of American capitalism between 1880 and 1960, a period that runs from the onset of the sales culture to its warprompted crisis point in the 1960s. The work of various economic theorists and historians is used to establish two of capitalism's deeper narratives: the plot to accumulate and expand resources (1880 to the First World War), and the plot to ensure reproduction of the expanded resources (preoccupying late capitalism, but already an issue for market leaders in the 1920s). James and Fitzgerald are read as the key novelists of bourgeois affluence, their juxtaposition covers the scope of Incorporation, from the initial accumulation to the problems of how accumulations are to be reproduced. The relation between Fitzgerald and Mailer is explored as a way into new tensions in the growth imperative, resolved though the linking of Destruction, or the permanent arms economy, to Desire, or the ubiquitous shopwindow, as a capitalist incentive.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fictions of Capital'? A: 'Fictions of Capital' explores the relationship between American literature and capitalism from 1880 to 1960, focusing on how economic narratives shape the writing of manners in society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fictions of Capital' is Richard Godden.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Fictions of Capital' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Fictions of Capital'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Fictions of Capital' published? A: 'Fictions of Capital' was published on June 5, 2008.
- Q: Is 'Fictions of Capital' a new book? A: Yes, the condition of 'Fictions of Capital' is listed as new.
- Q: What literary figures are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key novelists such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald, exploring their roles in bourgeois affluence.
- Q: What critical issues does 'Fictions of Capital' address? A: 'Fictions of Capital' addresses critical issues related to the accumulation and reproduction of resources within the context of American capitalism.
- Q: What series is 'Fictions of Capital' part of? A: 'Fictions of Capital' is part of the Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture series.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Fictions of Capital' is available in a reissue edition.