John Jakes: A Critical CompanionBloomsbury Academic, 1996 - 225 strani John Jakes, often called the people's author and godfather of the historical novel, has made American history come to life in his series The Kent Family Chronicles and The North and South Trilogy. Through these novels, Jakes conveys the sweep of American history, both its glory and its grim scenes, from the American Revolution to the opening moments of the 20th century. Never glossing over the nation's flaws (slavery, materialism, a double-edged Manifest Destiny), Jakes nevertheless affirms American values. This is the first full-length critical study of his work. It examines in detail Jakes' 13 major novels to date and assesses his methods as America's history teacher. |
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... principle in which he believes , unless it is the acquisition of further wealth . Thus Roger is in sharp contrast to his ... principles of justice , and able and willing to fight for his beliefs . The first encounter between the brothers ...
... principles , those unrelated by blood but bound by integrity to Amanda and everything her ancestors stood for , can only disavow Louis . When Louis can no longer be watched , controlled , and corrected , his aberrations modified ...
... principles of American democracy . Central among them are the principles of liberty crucial to the Kent family heritage , principles for which Philip Kent fought during the Revolution , principles Amanda Kent wanted to be extended to ...
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The Many Genres | 11 |
THE KENT FAMILY CHRONICLES | 29 |
The Rebels 1975 | 63 |
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