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ERIC Number: EJ170190
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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The Plight of the American Writer
Updike, John
Change, 9, 12, 36-41, Dec 77
One of America's foremost authors explores the unique paradox of the writer's craft in this country: a craft that, hedged by affluence and opportunity, is losing its self-esteem. The influence of American culture and experience on the individual's sense of purpose is noted. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: American Culture, Authors, Creative Writing, Cultural Context, Fiction, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Psychological Characteristics, Self Esteem, Social Values, Writing (Composition)
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