American Literature and the Free Market, 1945–2000 (Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture, Series Number 158)

The years after World War Two have seen a widespread fascination with the free market. In this book, Michael W. Clune considers this fascination in postwar literature. In the fictional worlds created by works ranging from Frank O'Hara's poetry to nineties gangster rap, the market is transformed, offering an alternative form of life, distinct from both the social visions of the left and the individualist ethos of the right. These ideas also provide an unsettling example of how art takes on social power by offering an escape from society. American Literature and the Free Market presents a new perspective on a number of wide ranging works for readers of American post-war literature. Half-title 3 Series-title 4 Title 5 Copyright 6 Contents 7 Acknowledgments 8 Abbreviations 9 Introduction The economic fiction 11 1. 11 2. 17 3. 25 4. 29 Chapter 1 Freedom from you 37 1. 37 2. 48 3. 55 Chapter 2 Frank O’Hara and free choice 63 1. 65 2. 76 Chapter 3 William Burroughs’ virtual mind 87 1. 88 2. 99 3. 108 Chapter 4 Blood money: sovereignty and exchange in Kathy Acker 113 1. 113 2. 119 3. 127 Chapter 5 “You can’t see me”: rap, money, and the first person 137 Conclusion The invisible world 157 1. 157 2. 159 3. 161 4. 167 5. 169 6. 173 Notes 175 Introduction 175 Chapter 1. freedom from you 180 Chapter 2. frank o’hara and free choice 186 Chapter 3. william burroughs’ virtual mind 191 Chapter 4. blood money 197 Chapter 5. “you can’t see me” 200 Conclusion 205 Bibliography 207 Index 218 9780521513999 "The years after World War Two have seen a widespread fascination with the free market. Michael W. Clune considers this fascination in postwar literature. In the fictional worlds created by works ranging from Frank O'Hara's poetry to nineties gangster rap, the market is transformed, offering an alternative form of life, distinct from both the social visions of the left and the individualist ethos of the right. These ideas also provide an unsettling example of how art takes on social power by offering an escape from society. American Literature and the Free Market presents a new perspective on a number of wide ranging works for readers of American post-war literature"--Provided by publisher. "The years after World War Two have seen a widespread fascination with the free market. Michael W. Clune considers this fascination in postwar literature. In the fictional worlds created by works ranging from Frank O'Hara's poetry to nineties gangster rap, the market is transformed, offering an alternative form of life, distinct from both the social visions of the left and the individualist ethos of the right. These ideas also provide an unsettling example of how art takes on social power by offering an escape from society. American Literature and the Free Market presents a new perspective on a number of wide ranging works for readers of American post-war literature"-- Résumé de l'éditeur Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgements; Introduction: the economic fiction; 1. Freedom from you; 2. Frank O'Hara and free choice; 3. William Burroughs' virtual mind; 4. Blood money: sovereignty and exchange in Kathy Acker; 5. 'You Can't See Me': rap, money, and the first person; Conclusion: the invisible world; Bibliography; Notes; Index. The years after World War Two have seen a widespread fascination with the free market, going beyond individualism in expressing a desire for an entirely economic world. In this book, Michael W. Clune considers this fascination evident within postwar literature. Considers the fascination with the free market and the economic world evident within postwar literature Michael W. Clune. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.