Born May 27, 1930 in Cambridge, Maryland. American novelist. Earned a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1952, and taught English literature at Pennsylvania State University (1953-65), the State University of New York (1965-73), and his alma mater. In his works, he produced experimental works that explored philosophical themes, using highly conscious techniques such as elaborate parody and intricate plots. In his works, he expressed a nihilistic view of humanity through sharp satire and vulgar humor. His works include The Floating Opera (56), The End of the Road (58), The Sot-Weed Factor (60), Chimera (72, National Book Award), Letters (79), Sabbatical (82), and the short story collection Lost in the Funhouse (68). Bath |
[生]1930.5.27. メリーランド,ケンブリッジ アメリカの小説家。 1952年ジョンズ・ホプキンズ大学で修士号を得,ペンシルバニア州立大学 (1953~65) ,ニューヨーク州立大学 (65~73) および母校で英文学を講じるかたわら,入念なパロディー,緻密なプロットなどきわめて意識的な手法を用いて,哲学的なテーマを追求する実験的な作品を発表,鋭い風刺と猥雑なユーモアのうちに,ニヒリスティックな人間観を表明する。『水上オペラ』 The Floating Opera (56) ,『旅路の果て』 The End of the Road (58) ,『酔いどれ草の仲買人』 The Sot-Weed Factor (60) ,『キマイラ』 Chimera (72,全米図書賞) ,『レターズ』 Letters (79) ,『サバティカル』 Sabbatical (82) ,短編集『ビックリハウスの迷子』 Lost in the Funhouse (68) など。 バース
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