The life and work of John Edgar Wideman / Keith E. Byerman.

Author/creator Byerman, Keith Eldon, 1948-
Format Book
PublicationSanta Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2013.
Descriptionx, 194 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: Telling the Story of John Edgar Wideman -- Gathering the Family -- "The Astonishing John Wideman": The Years of Education -- Establishing a Career -- Family Tragedies -- Success as a Storyteller -- Philadelphia Stories -- The Writer as Social Critic -- Wideman's Mash-Ups -- Conclusion: The Achievement of John Edgar Wideman --
Abstract "Challenging. Successful. Controversial. All terms used to accurately describe African American novelist and autobiographer John Edgar Wideman. This book examines his life and work--and the connections between them"-- Provided by publisher.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 187-190) and index.
LCCN 2013018989
ISBN9780313366338 (hardback)
ISBN0313366330 (hardback)
ISBN0313366349 (ebook)
ISBN9780313366345 (ebook)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS3573.I26 Z584 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold