Understanding Annie Proulx

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"Understanding Annie Proulx introduces readers to the writings of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author best known for the novels Postcards, The Shipping News, and Accordion Crimes. Karen L. Rood surveys Proulx's life, career, and five book-length works of fiction to identify and discuss their major themes. In addition to examining the lyrical prose, wealth of detail, and distinctive characterization that have brought Proulx widespread praise, Rood identifies and analyzes the novelist's primary thematic concern - the way ordinary people conduct their lives in the face of massive social, economic, and ecological change."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Regionalism in literature,  Criticism and interpretation,  United States,  Women and literature,  History,  United states, history, 20th century

People: Annie Proulx

Places: United States

Times: 20th century