Spurgeon, Sara L.

Exploding the Western : Myths of Empire on the Postmodern Frontier. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (179 pages) - Tarleton State University Southwestern S ; v.19 . - Tarleton State University Southwestern S .

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Foundation of Empire -- Pledged in Blood -- The Acts of Their Own Hands -- Decolonizing Imperialism -- Sanctioned Narratives and the (Non)Innocent Triumph of the Savage War -- Necessary Difference -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index.

9781603445924


American literature -- West (U.S.) -- History and criticism.
American literature -- Southwestern States -- History and criticism.
American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
Western stories -- History and criticism.
Postmodernism (Literature) -- West (U.S.).
Frontier and pioneer life in literature.
Imperialism in literature.


Electronic books.

PS271 -- .S68 2005eb

810.9/3278