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Goodbye, Mr. Go-again.

Authors :
Bynum, Sarah Shun-lien
Source :
Ninth Letter; Spring/Summer2010, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p232-235, 4p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

An essay is presented on the book "Goodbye, Columbus." It explores the characteristics which made the author loves the book and the aspects which attributed to the end of his love affair with the book. It discusses the author's decision to oust writer Philip Roth for the 1960 National Book Award nominations and include the books "Brown Girl, Brownstones" and "To Sir, With Love" in the U.S. It mentions how writers James Baldwin and Ralph Ellison have influenced Roth in writing his book.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15478440
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ninth Letter
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51692468