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Until now, Michael Crichton's many readers have had nowhere to turn for more information on one of America's most popular novelists. This companion features clear analyses of Crichton's life and literary influences, as well as chapters on each of his 13 novels to date. It will help Crichton's readers to learn more about how significant events in his life affected the development of his fiction and literary style and how the heritage of popular fiction, including mystery, gothic, adventure, and science fiction, influenced his writing. This study provides close textual analysis of each of his novels in turn, focusing on plot, character development, theme, and critical interpretation.This study analyzes Crichton's novels from ^IThe Andromeda Strain^R (1969) to ^IDisclosure^R (1994). It features a clear, userfriendly organization, with two general chapters on Crichton's life and literary heritage, and one chapter on each of his novels. For ease of use by the reader, each chapter is subdivided into sections on general critical analysis, plot, theme, character development, and alternative perspectives on the novel that offer additional insight. The author shows how each of Crichton's novels incorporates a theme or debate from current culture and how his visions of genetically engineered dinosaurs, killer viruses from outer space, and deadly relations in international business have become part of American culture. This study will help the reader to understand the important issues raised by Crichton's fiction and to apply critical insight to an examination of those issues. No secondary school, public library, or college library should be without this first serious examination of the works of Michael Crichton.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Michael Crichton: A Critical Companion'? A: The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Michael Crichton's life, literary influences, and each of his 13 novels, offering insights into how personal experiences shaped his writing.
- Q: Who is the author of this critical companion? A: The author of 'Michael Crichton: A Critical Companion' is Elizabeth Trembley.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: The book is structured with two general chapters on Crichton's life and literary heritage, followed by individual chapters dedicated to each of his novels, subdivided for ease of use.
- Q: What themes are explored in Crichton's novels according to this companion? A: The companion discusses themes such as genetically engineered dinosaurs, killer viruses, and international business relations, highlighting how these reflect current cultural debates.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 19, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic libraries? A: Yes, the book is recommended for secondary school, public, and college libraries as a serious examination of Michael Crichton's works.
- Q: How many pages does 'Michael Crichton: A Critical Companion' have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What kind of analysis does the book provide on Crichton's novels? A: The book offers close textual analysis focusing on plot, character development, themes, and critical interpretations.
- Q: Can the book assist readers in applying critical insight to Crichton's fiction? A: Yes, it is designed to help readers understand key issues raised by Crichton's work and apply critical insights effectively.