Negative Liberties: Morrison, Pynchon, and the Problem of Liberal Ideology (New Americanists)

"Negative Libertiescombines historical, literary, cultural, and political interests as it includes a historical study and critique of 'individualism,' excellent literary chapters devoted to fresh readings of Thomas Pynchon and Toni Morrison, and a political examination of the relationship of liberty and slavery. Inspired by Sacvan Bercovitch, Cyrus Patell's book is a thoughtful contribution to American Studies."-Werner Sollors, Harvard UniversityCyrus R. K. Patell is the author of 'Negative Liberties: Morrison, Pynchon, and the Problem of Liberal Ideology (New Americanists)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780822326649 and ISBN 0822326647.