Hoover, David L. creator author. text bibliography nyu 2021 monographic eng

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xx, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Modes of composition and the durability of literary style -- A proof of concept: identifying differences in style -- Changing back and forth from handwriting to dictation: Thomas Hardy, Walter Scott, and Joseph Conrad -- Changing over from handwriting to dictation or typing: Booth Tarkington and William Faulkner -- Changing over from handwriting or typing to word processing: Arthur Clarke, Octavia Butler, Stanley Elkin, and Ian McEwan -- The durability of change: handwriting, dictation, and style evolution in Henry James -- The durability of Stephen King's style -- Why a change in mode is not enough: translation and the radical durability of style -- Conclusion. David L. Hoover. Includes bibliographical references and index. American literature Authorship English language Style English literature PR101 820.9 H769m 9780367366704 CSPC 231201 20240521150942.0 eng