Books by D. Schwarz

This analysis of Damon Runyon's high spirited work in terms of historical contexts, popular culture and of the changing function of the media, argues that Runyon was an indispensible figure in creating public images of New York City culture.

Explores this period in the development of the English novel, integrating critical theory, historical background and close reading. The first part challenges New Critical tenets such as "exit author", and the second offers an alternative to the deconstructive and Marxist trends in literary studies.