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Morality, Identity And Narrative In The Fiction Of Richard Ford. (Costerus Ns, 176)
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Morality, Identity And Narrative In The Fiction Of Richard Ford Is Only The Second Monograph On The Work Of Richard Ford And The Only One To Deal With All Three Frank Bascombe Novels. The Book Offers Comprehensive Readings Of The Trilogy And The Stories Of Women With Men And A Multitude Of Sins, Thus Bringing Critical Work On Ford Up To Date. Richard Ford Insists That Fiction Contain A Moral Vision, And This Study Takes Up That Challenge By Investigating Ford'S Characters Through The Interconnections Of Morality, Identity And Narrative. It Draws On The Moral Theories Of Alasdair Macintyre And Charles Taylor, And On The Work On Narrative And Identity Of French Philosopher Paul Ricoeur. But It Also Explores In Detail The Portrait Of Contemporary American Society And Culture Offered In The Trilogy, Analysing The Individualism, Exclusionary Independence And Laissezfaire Principles Of Independence Day, And The Consumerism, Sectionalism, Selfabsorption, Enervation And Violence Of The Lay Of The Land. This Study Traces The Emerging Vision In The Trilogy Of America As An Atomized Society In A State Of Disharmony And Fear, And As A Culture Casting Around For Meaning, Identity And Spiritual Peace. The Book Also Contains An Extensive Recent Interview With Richard Ford.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Morality, Identity and Narrative in the Fiction of Richard Ford'? A: The book explores the interconnections between morality, identity, and narrative in Richard Ford's trilogy of Frank Bascombe novels, alongside his short stories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Brian Duffy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 372 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Morality, Identity and Narrative in the Fiction of Richard Ford' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2008.
- Q: Does the book include an analysis of contemporary American society? A: Yes, it includes an analysis of contemporary American society and culture as portrayed in Ford's works.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Richard Ford's work? A: Yes, the book provides comprehensive readings and context, making it accessible for readers who are new to Richard Ford's writing.
- Q: What philosophical theories does the book draw upon? A: The study draws on the moral theories of Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor, as well as the narrative and identity concepts of Paul Ricoeur.
- Q: Are there interviews with Richard Ford included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains an extensive recent interview with Richard Ford.
- Q: What themes does the book cover regarding Ford's characters? A: The book investigates themes of individualism, consumerism, and the search for meaning and identity within the context of Ford's characters.