Literature at the End of the 20th Century
Several authors discussed the best and worst aspects of 20th-century literature and prospects for the future. They focused on several… read more
Several authors discussed the best and worst aspects of 20th-century literature and prospects for the future. They focused on several issues, including the impact of technologies such as the Internet and media conglomerations on literature. They also took questions from the audience of creative writing students. close
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- Robert Coover Professor Brown University->English
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- Rodrigo Fresan
- Darius James
- Eurydice Kamvisseli
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- Robert Scholes Professor Brown University->English
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