The Interplay Between Despair and Hope in the Work of Hubert Selby Jr.

Lester George Hekking

ISBN 10: 3845421533 / ISBN 13: 9783845421537

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, DE, 2012

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Seller Inventory # LU-9783845421537

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Interplay Between Despair and Hope in the Work of Hubert Selby Jr.
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, DE
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3845421533
• ISBN 13: 9783845421537
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.01W x 0.38H x 22D centimeters 15.01 centimeters width by 0.38 centimeters height by 22 centimeters depth
• Weight: 104 grams

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Synopsis

Hubert Selby Jr.’s fiction is often characterized by its somber and bleak depictions of tragic characters plagued by depression, social exclusion or hostile surroundings. Trying to understand Selby’s work through these “darker” aspects alone, however, can result in rather limited perspectives on the texts, as there are also some more hopeful themes and aspects to be found in his work. The main goal of this work is to point out the more optimistic “other side” of Selby’s work in order to contrast it with its darker half, so that a deeper understanding of his work may be revealed.

About the Author

Lester George Hekking studied at the University of Amsterdam and holds a bachelor's and master's degree in English language and culture. The focus of his studies lie on modern American literature.