Cleanth =Brooks
CLEANTH BROOKS (1906-1994) was Gray Professor of Rhetoric Emeritus at Yale University. Over his distinguished career, he published innumerable books and articles of great influence on the study of American literature, and in particular southern literature; among them are The Well-Wrought Urn and three volumes of a monumental study of William Faulkner.
CLEANTH BROOKS (1906-1994) was Gray Professor of Rhetoric Emeritus at Yale University. Over his distinguished career, he published innumerable books and articles of great influence on the study of American literature, and in particular southern literature; among them are The Well-Wrought Urn and three volumes of a monumental study of William Faulkner. See less
Cleanth =Brooks's Featured Books
Cleanth =Brooks book reviews
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Understanding Fiction
Best book I know on writing
by Phil, Mar 2, 2015
This book analyzes short stories structurally. This is the most important aspect of writing, and the one most writers fail at--especially contemporary writers, who either studied commercial fiction ... Read More
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William Faulkner: The Yoknapatawpha Country
Indispensible Guide to Faulkner
by Pamela S, Feb 24, 2011
Great book to read before tackling Faulkner. Wonderful insight to probably the best American author of the 20th century. Brooks' eye opening summaries and balanced explanations of Faulkner's style ... Read More