Writing in the machine: Two books on the sociology of literatureThe American poet laureate: A history of U.S. poetry and the stateBig fiction: How conglomeration changed the publishing industry and American literature.

  • Published In: Journal of American Culture, 2024, v. 47, n. 3. P. 246 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Milberger, Kurt 3 of 3

Abstract

The text explores the concept of "selling out" in 1990s popular culture, focusing on examples from Saturday Night Live and the literary world, such as Jonathan Franzen's rejection of Oprah's book club. It delves into the impact of conglomerates on literature, as seen in Wayne's World and the publishing industry. Additionally, the text discusses the rise of literary sociology and its examination of the relationship between social structures and American literature, as exemplified by works like Big Fiction and The American Poet Laureate. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of American Culture. 2024/09, Vol. 47, Issue 3, p246
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1542-7331
  • DOI:10.1111/jacc.13571
  • Accession Number:180987516
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