Rewiring the Real: In Conversation with William Gaddis, Richard Powers, Mark Danielewski, and Don Delillo

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Taylor, Mark C., 1945–

Rewiring the real : in conversation with William Gaddis, Richard Power, Mark Danielwski, and Don DeLillo / Mark C. Taylor.

p. cm.—(Religion, culture, and public life)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-231-16040-7 (cloth : alk. paper)—ISBN 978-0-231-53164-1 (e-book)

1. Technology in literature. 2. American literature—20th century—History and criticism. 3. American literature—21st century—History and criticism. 4. Gaddis, William, 1922–1998. Recognitions. 5. Powers, Richard, 1957– Plowing the dark. 6. Danielewski, Mark Z. House of leaves. 7. DeLillo, Don. Underworld. 8. Technological innovations—Religious aspects. 9. Theology in literature. 10. Spirituality in literature. I. Title.

PS228. T42T39 2012

810.9’356—dc23

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