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- Ross Lockridge Jr. And the Great American NovelIn 1948, the bestselling novel "Raintree County" was finished and published by its author, Ross Lockridge Jr. Not long after his success, Locridge's life took an unexpected and violent turn.
- My Favorite Sports Book: The Great American NovelThe "Great American Novel" by Philip Roth is one of the funniest books written about baseball. Although not entirely a "baseball" book, using the pretext of an oddball bunch of baseball players, Roth creates a comic masterpiece.
- In Search of the Great American NovelThe idea of a "Great American Novel" did not come into being, at least in print, until after the Civil War. Now an exploration of the subject produces an appreciation for a great literary tradition
- 'Ready Player One': The Great American Novel of the Video Game GenerationErnest Cline's dystopian sci-fi novel 'Ready Player One' melds obsessive pop-culture geekery with incisive social commentary, creating a literary tour de force and one of the best novels of the decade.
- My Antonia - a Great American NovelDespite being often-overlooked, Willa Cather's novel, My Antonia, appeals to a wide range of readers.
- Why Stephen King's Masterpiece The Stand is a Great American NovelA love letter to and exploration of this contributor's favorite novel of all time.
All the King's Men... One of the Greatest American NovelsRobert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, All the King's Men, has been adapted to film twice in two completely different American eras, first in 1949 and more recently in 2006.- Preacher - a Particularly American Novel - 1930's to 1970's - Chapter 2 - 1944 - Late SummerThe friends from Houston were now standing on the Wainwright Yacht in Galveston. On the boat they would kiss all the girls, drink, and thank God they could all join the army together in the 101st Airborne, already in Holland.
- Preacher - a Particularly American Novel - 1930's to 1970's - Chapter 1Three boys, stuck together like glue, wandered the oil drilling neighborhoods of the 1930's in Houston. The Houston before air conditioning. They were to build young friendships, go to World War II and write some American history together.
- When to Take a Break from WritingWriters can be a notoriously passionate bunch, but when is it time to take a rest?
- The Slow Death of the Popular American NovelHarry Potter, Bella Swan, and Richard Rahl. Three names that make me queasy.
Recommended High School Reading List for Grade 9Although this recommended high school reading list omits many important novels and plays college-bound students should add to their lists-of-works-read, students will benefit by plugging in gaps in their individualized reading programs.
Creating Creativity: Is Anyone Being Fooled?Creativity is one way of converting something old into to something new... Or at least making it appear that way. Creation often equals re-creation. Old ideas in new clothes.- Three American Novels that Should Be on the Big ScreenThis article discusses my three picks for books that should be turned into movies.
- Tips to Better WritingWhen non writers are forced to write, here are some simple tips that will go a long way into making writing less daunting.
Is the Literary Novel Dead?One must wonder if the literary novel is dead. But, then again, there is Thomas Pynchon. Though his purposeful obscurity seems to prove something negatively about the state of the literary novel.- Five American Novels You Should KnowEver spent time with your boss, peers, or on a date and kicked yourself for cutting class back in high school? If you have ever found yourself floundering to keep up in a conversation about literature here are some basic American novels you should know.
- The Five Most Memorable Characters in American NovelsPretty sure that your expectations of who made my list will probably be confounded. You'll no Great characters here, nor any Catchers.
- Review of Harry Brown in The Horrid Alternative: Miscegenation and Madness in the Frontier RomanceReview of Harry Brown in The Horrid Alternative: Miscegenation and Madness in the Frontier Romance.
