Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire
| Author | : M. Keith Booker |
| Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 1995-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0815626657 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780815626657 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire by : M. Keith Booker
Download or read book Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire written by M. Keith Booker and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work applies Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of literary discourse and the concept of carnivalisation to the work of Flann O'Brien. The author emphasizes the political and social implications of the writings, arguing that O'Brien maintained a reflexive focus on language throughout his career.
