Maladies of the Will: The American Novel and the Modernity Problem by Jennifer L. Fleissner (review)

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The struggle over the human will is central to the American novel's development and modernity.
Fleissner reviews key American literary figures, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville.
Analysis anchors literary critiques within broader historical and philosophical contexts, dating back to Augustine's concepts of will and morality in literature. Encourages reconsideration of cultural frameworks surrounding materialism and human agency post-18th century.

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Review of a literary critique exploring the interplay between the human will and novel development in America.

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