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American exceptionalism as religion : postmodern discontent / Jordan Carson.

Author/creator Carson, Jordan author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Columbus : The Ohio State University Press, [2020]
Copyright Notice ©2020
Descriptionxii, 220 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Literature, religion, and postsecular studies
Literature, religion, and postsecular studies. ^A1192092
Contents Unsaying American ideology: Don DeLillo's apophatic approach -- Faith in the borderlands: Ana Castillo's holy joderones -- The depth of the riches: Thomas Pynchon's spiritual hybridity -- Redefining bountyland: George Saunders and the gift of humanity -- Creeds fall away: Marilynne Robinson's democratic individuality.
Abstract "Identifies American exceptionalism as an emerging form of religion while exploring alternatives to this semi-faith through works by Don DeLillo, Ana Castillo, Thomas Pynchon, George Saunders, and Marilynne Robinson, which delve into the post-secular nexus of religion, politics, and culture"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references xii, 203-212 and index.
Genre/formCriticism, interpretation, etc.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2020003927
ISBN9780814214435
ISBN0814214436 (cloth)
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