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The trouble he's seen: the tragicomic vision of John Dufresne

Authors :
Richardson, Eve
Source :
Poets & Writers Magazine. March-April, 2002, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p38, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The life and work of author John Dufresne is examined. Topics include his birth and early years in Worcester, MA; his experience at the Master's of Fine Arts program at the University of Arkansas, where he studied under John Clellon Holmes; his portrayal of southern life; the difference between southern and northern literature; his lyrical language; and his fascination with love and trouble.

Details

ISSN :
08916136
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Poets & Writers Magazine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.84800299