Andrei Codrescu and the myth of America

By Kirby Olson

Subjects: Emigration and immigration in literature, National characteristics, american, Mythology in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Surrealism (literature), Intellectual life, National characteristics, American, in literature, Romanian Americans, Surrealism (Literature), Myth in literature

Description: "This work explores Codrescu's writings and how they are a part of the surrealist tradition. It examines the ways in which his poetry and essays are influenced by his upbringing in Communist Romania and the liberal attitudes he encountered upon moving to the United States, and draws comparisons between Codrescu and other surrealists"--Provided by publisher.