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The American Presidency in Twenty-First-Century Fiction - (New Perspectives on the American Presidency) by Alexandra Lawrie (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The American Presidency in Twenty-First-Century Fiction - (New Perspectives on the American Presidency) by Alexandra Lawrie (Hardcover)

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  • This book explores a series of watershed moments in American politics through the lens of twenty-first-century fiction.
  • Author(s): Alexandra Lawrie
  • 232 Pages
  • Literary Criticism, Subjects & Themes
  • Series Name: New Perspectives on the American Presidency

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Examines how post-war presidential history is portrayed in contemporary American novels.



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This book explores a series of watershed moments in American politics through the lens of twenty-first-century fiction. Its contexts range from the Watergate scandal to the January 6 storming of the Capitol, from John F. Kennedy to Donald Trump. It considers authors such as Colson Whitehead, Ben Lerner, A. M. Homes, Dana Spiotta, Jack Livings, and Nathan Hill, with each chapter providing detailed close readings of new novels interwoven with the political contexts they evoke.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.11 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Subjects & Themes
Series Title: New Perspectives on the American Presidency
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Theme: Politics
Format: Hardcover
Author: Alexandra Lawrie
Language: English
Street Date: December 31, 2025
TCIN: 1009799566
UPC: 9781399538923
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-0025
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.11 pounds
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