Understanding Thomas Pynchon

by Robert D. Newman

Book by Newman, Robert D.

Genres: Literary Criticism

155 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to Thomas Pynchon’s V., Gravity's Rainbow, The Crying of Lot 49 and Slow Learner. The approach is non-academic—Newman discusses the works in general, rather than focusing on specific themes and techniques (such as film, psychoanalysis or myth)—and you don’t have to have a background in literary theory and criticism to follow his argument.

Acquired Nov 5, 2006
P.T. Campbell, London, Ontario