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Overview: This book contains in depth readings of major works since the World War Waiting for Godot, The Balcony, Miguel Street, The Bell Jar, The Bluest Eye, White Noise and Hitchcock's Vertigo. In the aftermath of World War II, a great deal of innocence, if not all of it, was lost as the world reeled from the horrors of fascism (in which individuals were transformed into compliant masses using cutting edge propaganda and technology), concentration camps (in which people were eliminated using state of the art science and technology) and atomic bombs (also the result of astonishing advances in science). It was no longer possible to see science as certain salvation. Clearly, science could be used for destructive purposes, and there was nothing in the science itself that would save us. To put it another way, a revolution in technology was not a revolution in ethics, or wisdom, or self-awareness. One the world began to look like a place where everything was an effect of power—who had it, who didn’t, who lost it, who gained it. We no longer lived in a world imagined as an ordered creation of God or nature; we lived in a political world. If literature at the beginning of the century responded with horror at the reality behind the façade (the “infrastructure” behind the “superstructure”), literature after World War II no longer tries to figure out how to reconcile the two. Instead, it sets out to explore the force behind appearances that has such power to sway us, or deceive us, or impoverish us, or isolate us. This force is no longer treated like something invisible, something inexplicable, something that “just happens.” Nor is it misunderstood as something outside of us and beyond us. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, we are left with this sense of “if only”: if only Dorian had never met Lord Henry; if only he had not made such a foolish wish as to let the painting age while he stayed young; or, having made such a wish, if only he had repented, changed his mind. Now the emphasis shifts to much more existential questions. What is perception? What is memory? What is knowledge? What is power? Now, the assumption is that none of these things are essential in themselves, but rather all of them are an effect of relationship. If literature at the beginning of the century responded with horror at the reality behind the façade (the “infrastructure” behind the “superstructure”), literature after World War II no longer tries to figure out how to reconcile the two. Instead, it sets out to explore the force behind appearances that has such power to sway us, or deceive us, or impoverish us, or isolate us. This force is no longer treated like something invisible, something inexplicable, something that “just happens.” Nor is it misunderstood as something outside of us and beyond us. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, we are left with this sense of “if only”: if only Dorian had never met Lord Henry; if only he had not made such a foolish wish as to let the painting age while he stayed young; or, having made such a wish, if only he had repented, changed his mind. Now the emphasis shifts to much more existential questions. What is perception? What is memory? What is knowledge? What is power? Now, the assumption is that none of these things are essential in themselves, but rather all of them are an effect of relationship. In this book we will explore the complex, interconnected systems of modernity as they are expressed and challenged in novels, short stories, poems, films, advertisements, and other forms of popular culture.

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January 5, 2015
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Sandra Thompson
Sandra Thompson March 08, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Deborah Perez
Deborah Perez November 13, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
David Martin
David Martin May 01, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Sandra Harris
Sandra Harris September 03, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
David Wright
David Wright October 30, 2024
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Gary Hall
Gary Hall December 28, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perfectly average.
Karen Clark
Karen Clark January 10, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Charles Lee
Charles Lee September 05, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Gary Hill
Gary Hill June 12, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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