Dorian Gray of the Suburbs: Eternal Youth and (Un)successful Aging in John Cheever’s Fictions
The aim of the article is to explore the pursuit of eternal youth as depicted in John Cheever’s selected fictions. Cheever’s “O Youth and Beauty!” and “The Swimmer” feature middle-aged and middle-class protagonists living in the American suburbs. Tormented by a longing for their lost youth, attracti...
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| Langue: | Anglais |
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European journal of American studies
2025
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |