The Epitome of Evil: Hitler in American Fiction, 1939-2002 by M. Butter (English

Description: The Epitome of Evil by M. Butter This study explores the literary representations of Adolf Hitler in American fiction and makes the case that his figure has slowly developed from a means of left-wing critique into a device of right-wing affirmation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This study explores the literary representations of Adolf Hitler in American fiction and makes the case that his figure has slowly developed from a means of left-wing critique into a device of right-wing affirmation. Author Biography MICHAEL BUTTER is Junior Research Fellow at the School of Language and Literature, Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany. Table of Contents The Emergence, Disappearance and Return of Hitler Fiction, 1939-1968 Keeping the Monster Alive: The Cultural Work of Hitler Fiction Hitler, Nixon and Vietnam: Self-Critique in Early 1970s Fiction Children, Clones, Conspiracies: Projection in Late 1970s and Early 1980s Novels Enemies and Allegiances: External and Internal Othering since the mid-1980s Redeeming Hitler? Steve Ericksons Tours of the Black Clock (1989) Review "In this captivating book, Butter provides an astoundingly original blend of close readings and historical analyses and produces a truly illuminating account of Hitler and his many appearances in American culture. Representing the best in cultural studies, The Epitome of Evil is both attentive to the past and sharply critical of how present formulations have emerged from and through that history. Pithy, pointed, and smart, Butter s text is filled with insightful observations that will open new and exciting avenues in American and cultural studies." - Priscilla L. Walton, Carleton University"Much of the value and originality of Butter s thesis lies in its critique of postwar and contemporary American culture; however, Butter s analysis does not remain exclusively on this larger analytical level. He skillfully alternates between close textual readings and the more comprehensive cultural implications of the Hitler texts. Butter employs some of the most effective tools of contemporary narratology to demonstrate how each text constructs its own version of the Hitler trope and to analyze how certain generic forms (such as the alternate history) have developed precisely around representations of Hitler." - Erin McGlothlin, Associate Professor of German and Jewish Studies, Washington University in St. Louis Long Description This study explores the literary representations of Adolf Hitler in American fiction and makes the case that his figure has slowly developed from a means of left-wing critique into a device of right-wing affirmation. Review Quote In this captivating book, Butter provides an astoundingly original blend of close readings and historical analyses and produces a truly illuminating account of Hitler and his many appearances in American culture. Representing the best in cultural studies, "The Epitome of Evil "is both attentive to the past and sharply critical of how present formulations have emerged from and through that history. Pithy, pointed, and smart, Butter s text is filled with insightful observations that will open new and exciting avenues in American and cultural studies. Priscilla L. Walton, Carleton University Much of the value and originality of Butter s thesis lies in its critique of postwar and contemporary American culture; however, Butter s analysis does not remain exclusively on this larger analytical level. He skillfully alternates between close textual readings and the more comprehensive cultural implications of the Hitler texts. Butter employs some of the most effective tools of contemporary narratology to demonstrate how each text constructs its own version of the Hitler trope and to analyze how certain generic forms (such as the alternate history) have developed precisely around representations of Hitler. Erin McGlothlin, Associate Professor of German and Jewish Studies, Washington University in St. Louis" Details ISBN1349377945 Author M. Butter ISBN-10 1349377945 ISBN-13 9781349377947 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-11-09 Language English Media Book Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Pages 218 Short Title The Epitome of Evil AU Release Date 2015-11-09 NZ Release Date 2015-11-09 UK Release Date 2015-11-09 Illustrations X, 218 p. Edited by Yusef Waghid Birth 1945 Affiliation University of Southern Queensland Position Professor Qualifications PhD Edition Description 1st ed. 2009 Subtitle Hitler in American Fiction, 1939–2002 Alternative 9780230613416 DEWEY 813.5409351 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100257022;

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