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Title
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PARALLEL THEMES OF FRANZ KAFKA AND THOMAS PYNCHON.
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Creator
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LATTIMER, LOIS J., Florida Atlantic University, Coyle, William
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Abstract/Description
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That the themes of paradox, quest, and paranoia, along with several lesser themes, are paralleled in the novels of Kafka and Pynchon (Amerika and V.; The Trial and The Crying of Lot 49; The Castle and Gravity's Rainbow) can be demonstrated by a comparative analysis supported by specific examples from their works. That these themes inform Kafka's work within a serious construct of despair and Pynchon's work within a humorous construct of apocalypse, both leading to the possibility of...
Show moreThat the themes of paradox, quest, and paranoia, along with several lesser themes, are paralleled in the novels of Kafka and Pynchon (Amerika and V.; The Trial and The Crying of Lot 49; The Castle and Gravity's Rainbow) can be demonstrated by a comparative analysis supported by specific examples from their works. That these themes inform Kafka's work within a serious construct of despair and Pynchon's work within a humorous construct of apocalypse, both leading to the possibility of transcendence, is revealed by an examination of their novels in juxtaposition. The validity of their visions is affirmed by the relevance of their work to the human condition.
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Date Issued
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1982
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14108
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Subject Headings
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Kafka, Franz,--1883-1924--Criticism and interpretation, Pynchon, Thomas--Criticism and interpretation
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Format
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Document (PDF)
