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Don Delillo's White Noise - (Continuum Contemporaries) by Leonard Orr (Paperback)

Don Delillo's White Noise - (Continuum Contemporaries) by  Leonard Orr (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A critical examination of "White Noise" by Don Delillo, this title forms part of a series that aims to provide accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to give a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question.The books in the series all follow the same five-part structure: a short biography of the novelist; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; a summary of how the novel was received when it was first published; a summary of the novel's standing today, including any film or television adaptations; and a helpful list of discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and useful websites.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A critical examination of "White Noise" by Don Delillo, this title forms part of a series that aims to provide accessible and informative introductions to some of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to give a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question.The books in the series all follow the same five-part structure: a short biography of the novelist; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; a summary of how the novel was received when it was first published; a summary of the novel's standing today, including any film or television adaptations; and a helpful list of discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and useful websites.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A brilliant idea--short, perceptive books which tell you what you need to know about some of the most vibrant and challenging writing around today--a bit like having a reading group in your pocket."<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Leonard Orr is Lewis E. and Stella G. Buchanan Distinguished Professor of English and Academic Director of Liberal Arts at Washington State University, USA.

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