No more heroes : narrative perspective and morality in Cormac McCarthy / Lydia R. Cooper.

Author/creator Cooper, Lydia R., 1980-
Format Book
Publication InfoBaton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionx, 185 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSouthern literary series
Southern literary studies. ^A17900
Contents Introduction: narrative perspective and morality in McCarthy's novels -- "Word and flesh": narrative and morality in the early Appalachian novels -- "A dream of shriving": empathy and the aesthetics of confession in Suttree and Blood meridian -- "Pledged in blood": linguistic interiority and redemption in the border trilogy -- "He's a psychopathic killer but so what?": moral storytelling in No country for old men -- "There is no god and we are his prophets": heroism and prophetic narrative in The road -- Conclusion: finding heroism through empathy in McCarthy's novels.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010022280
ISBN9780807137215 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0807137219 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS3563.C337 Z62 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold