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Jan Whitt

    Rain on a Strange Roof
    Dangerous dreams
    Settling the Borderland
    • Settling the Borderland

      Other Voices in Literary Journalism

      • 196pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
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      Exploring the intersection of journalism and literature, this book highlights the underrepresentation of women's contributions in both fields. It focuses on notable female writers like Katherine Anne Porter and Joan Didion, alongside male figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and John Steinbeck, whose journalistic backgrounds shaped their literary careers. The analysis delves into the blurred lines between truth and fiction in modern media, showcasing how literary techniques enhance journalistic storytelling.

      Settling the Borderland
    • Dangerous dreams

      • 261pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
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      Dangerous Dreams: Essays on American Film and Television employs aesthetic, feminist, historical, Marxist, psychoanalytic, semiological, and sociological criticism to explore five decades of film and television texts that have captivated audiences. The study is divided into four sections, each comprised of several essays that explore the effects of narrative and visual texts.

      Dangerous dreams
    • Rain on a Strange Roof

      A Southern Literary Memoir

      • 186pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
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      The narrative delves into the author's journey through adoption and childhood abuse while searching for her family in rural Appalachia. It candidly addresses themes of death and loss, juxtaposed with a celebration of love and the impact of literature on healing and transformation. Jan Whitt's personal story offers a profound exploration of resilience and the quest for identity over five decades.

      Rain on a Strange Roof