Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Department
English Language and Literatures
Sub-Department
College of Arts and Sciences
First Advisor
Gretchen Woertendyke
Abstract
This article examines Philadelphia writer George Lippard's often-overlooked usage of literary conventions more typical outside of the genre he is most famous for, socialreform city fiction. In particular, the article focuses on Lippard’s vision of an American mythology, proto-surrealistic imagery, and demands for audience response and interaction. Various works are analyzed, most prominently: stories from Washington and His Generals, The Rose of the Wissahikon, Adonai: The Pilgrim of Eternity, and The Killers. The article concludes that Lippard values the artfulness of historical romance over presenting historical fact, recognizing the ability of the romance to instigate a greater collective response in his audience
Rights
© 2018, Joseph Samuel Hall
Recommended Citation
Hall, J. S.(2018). Twisting Reality for a Cause: American Mythology, Early Surrealism, and Audience Empowerment in the Works of George Lippard. (Master's thesis). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/4692