Becoming Pynchon: Genetic Narratology and V.

Introduction: Genetic narratology, historical fiction, and Pynchon's V. -- Fast learner: from typescript to published novel -- Focalization and historiography in the Egypt chapter -- Dreams and the evocation of intersubjective consciousness in the South-West Africa chapter -- Character construction 1: Removing the "Millennium" chapter -- Character construction 2: Canceling the sitcom -- Character construction 3: Rewriting Mcclintic Sphere -- Missing link: The V. galleys at the Morgan Library and the Harry Ransom Center -- Conclusion: Stencilization and Pynchon's historical realism.Item embargoed for five year