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I think of my life as one long speech that I've been listening to... how to think, how not to think; how to behave, how not to behave;...the book of my life is a book of voices,' reflects Nathan Zuckerman, Philip Roth's alter ego, in I Married a Communist. Looking at Roth's writing life as a 'book of voices,' Debra Shostak listens in on the conversations that this prominent American novelist has conducted with himself and his times over forty years and twentyfour books. She finds that while Roth frequently shifts perspectives, he repeatedly returns to interrelated questions of cultural history, literary history, and, especially, selfhood. Arguing that Roth's method of composition, like his conception of self, is fundamentally dialogical, Shostak follows the writer from his depictions of embodied, ethnically determined selves to his exploration of indeterminate selves revealed in the public spaces of confession and historical trauma.In addition to offering informed readings of Roth's work, Shostak provides new insights from the virtually untapped archives of the Philip Roth Collection at the Library of Congress.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of Philip Roth's writing life as a 'book of voices,' emphasizing his conversations with himself and the cultural and literary history over his career.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives'? A: The author is Debra Shostak, who provides insights into Roth's work and methodology through extensive analysis.
- Q: How many pages does 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives' have? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives' published? A: It was published on July 1, 2004.
- Q: Is 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good,' indicating it has been well maintained.
- Q: What discussions does Debra Shostak engage in regarding Roth's work? A: Shostak discusses Roth's dialogical method of composition and explores themes of selfhood, cultural history, and literary history.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into Roth's personal archives? A: Yes, the book includes new insights drawn from the Philip Roth Collection at the Library of Congress.
- Q: Is 'Philip Roth-Countertexts, Counterlives' suitable for researchers or students? A: Yes, the book is categorized as a reference work, making it suitable for researchers, students, and anyone interested in Philip Roth's literature.