The American Novel Since 1945 - Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping and Student Novel Pitches - Lecture 16

Explore a captivating lecture from Yale University's "The American Novel Since 1945" course, focusing on Marilynne Robinson's "Housekeeping" and student novel pitches. Witness six students present compelling arguments for their chosen novels to complete the course syllabus. Delve into Professor Hungerford's final thoughts on the theme of loss in "Housekeeping," examining the novel's "anorexic aesthetic" and its implications for feminist interpretation. Gain insights into the effacement of the body, the beauty of absence, and hunger as portrayed in the novel. Throughout the 49-minute session, engage with diverse literary perspectives as students pitch works such as "Giovanni's Room," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Play It As It Lays," "Jesus' Son," "Everything Is Illuminated," and "What Is the What." Enhance your understanding of post-1945 American literature and critical analysis techniques in this thought-provoking academic discussion.

- Chapter 1. Novel Pitch Day
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- Chapter 2. Emma's Pitch: "Giovanni's Room"
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- Chapter 3. Kelsey's Pitch: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
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- Chapter 4. Miranda's Pitch: "Play It As It Lays"
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- Chapter 5. Will's Pitch: "Jesus' Son"
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- Chapter 6. Eli's Pitch: "Everything Is Illuminated"
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- Chapter 7. Roger's Pitch: "What Is the What"
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- Chapter 8 Back to "Housekeeping": The Logic of Absence
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