The Great American Novel by William Carlos Williams
"The Great American Novel" is a satirical work that explores the concept of the elusive quintessential American novel. Through its narrative, the book delves into the lives of various characters who are interconnected by their pursuit of writing the definitive American literary work. Set against a backdrop of changing American society, the novel critiques the literary world and the concept of the American Dream, using humor and irony to examine the ambitions and follies of its characters. The story serves as a metafictional commentary on the identity and culture of America, questioning the very idea of what makes a novel truly "great" and "American."
The 15914th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)