Pynchon Character Names: A Dictionary

by Patrick J. Hurley

The dictionary lists each character from Pynchon's fiction up through his most recent novel, including the most likely etymology of each name. In addition, the thorough introduction examines Pynchon's character names as a part of his greater literary strategy, establishing a set of categories through which most of the names may be understood.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786434589
• ISBN13: 9780786434589
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher