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Routledge On the Avenue of the Mystery - Literary Studies

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Explore the connection between postwar literature and cinema in On the Avenue of the Mystery. Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series, this volume examines eight major novels from the postwar period (1945-65) alongside their film adaptations produced between 1985 and 2012. By comparing these literary works with their cinematic counterparts, the text provides a historical reassessment of the novels and the global counterculture of the years 1965-75. This study offers deep insight into how these stories prefigure cultural shifts through their various forms. Readers will find detailed analysis of works by influential authors including Ken Kesey, Paul Bowles, Carson McCullers, Jack Kerouac, James Baldwin, Alexander Trocchi, William Burroughs, and Peter Matthiessen. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the evolution of postwar narratives and their impact on the counterculture movement.

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Comparative analysis of eight major novels from the postwar period (1945-65) and their later film adaptations.

Provides a historical reassessment of the global counterculture movement spanning the years 1965-75.

Examines the works of key authors such as James Baldwin, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

Traces the transition of literary themes from the postwar era into film productions made between 1985 and 2012.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature collection for academic research.

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Release Date
21 October 2022
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18 June 2022

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