Picaresque Narrative, Picaresque Fictions: A Theory and Research GuideWicks has made a number of important contributions to the study of the picaresque. . . . Wicks's book does not attempt to answer all questions posed by the term, but it provides the most comprehensive view to date on the issues in the picaresque debate. The first third of the book deals with a consideration of the picaresque as a genre, the role of the picaresque in literary scholarship, the value of a modal approach, and the nature of picaresque narrative. The difficulties raised in the chapter on the picaresque mode, for example, indicate how this approach, despite its flaws, can illuminate texts and contribute to the critical process. The remainder of the book includes brief but perceptive analyses of more than 60 picaresque works, from Alonso, mozo de muchos amos to the Woody Allen film, Zelig. The metacritical thrust and the extensive bibliography make this a true `theory and research guide.' A must for public and academic libraries. Choice |
Contents
The Picaresque Genre in Literary Scholarship | 17 |
Basic Studies in Picaresque NarrativeWorks Cited | 69 |
A GUIDE TO BASIC PICARESQUE FICTIONS | 85 |
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Picaresque Narrative, Picaresque Fictions: A Theory and Research Guide Ulrich Wicks No preview available - 1989 |