An analysis of the comic Christ figure in three twentieth-century American novels

An analysis of the comic Christ figure in three twentieth-century American novels

This study analyzes the phenomenon of the "comic Christ figure" in twentieth-century American literature. The Christ figure is a fictional character that is compared to or associated with the religious and historical figure of Jesus Christ. Numerous examples of the Christ figure are found...

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Auteur principal: Falgui, Raymond G.
Format: Thèse
Langue:English
Publié: 2011.
Sujets:
Kesey, Ken. > One flew over the cuckoo's nest.
Steinbeck, John. > Grapes of wrath.
Irving, John. > A prayer for Owen Meany.
Jesus Christ > In literature.
Jesus Christ > Humor.
American literature > 20th century > History and criticism > Humor.
Wit and humor > Religious aspects.