Negative liberties : Morrison, Pynchon, and the problem of liberal ideology
Bringing two voices into the discussion - Toni Morrison and Thomas Pynchon - to examine the different ways in which their writings embody, engage, and critique the official narratives generated by US liberal ideology, the author revises important ideas in the debate over individualism and the political theory of liberalism.
Criticism, interpretation, etc
xxii, 239 pages ; 25 cm
9780822326649, 9780822326694, 0822326647, 0822326698
45008495
1. Narrating Individualism
2. Idealizing Individualism
3. Unenlightened Enlightenment
4. Contemplating Community
Conclusion: Beyond Individualism