Category Archives: Richard Brautigan

Richard Brautigan: Resurgence of an American absurdist

Posted on July 16, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Richard Brautigan would have turned 85 this year had he not steeled himself against the barrel of a .44 Magnum revolver in a remote Californian cabin on September 16, 1984. The American author and humourist, best known for his 1967 … Continue reading →

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Postmodern literature

Posted on May 13, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Postmodern literature is a form of literature that is characterized by the use of metafiction, unreliable narration, self-reflexivity, intertextuality, and which often thematizes both historical and political issues. This style of experimental literature emerged strongly in the United States in … Continue reading →

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The Brautigan Library

Posted on July 2, 2020 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“There are many places voracious readers can go to find books the publishing industry has deemed worthy of sale. Less common are places to find those it has not. One such place is the Brautigan Library. The library’s inspiration, and … Continue reading →

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A Confederate General from Big Sur – Richard Brautigan (1965)

Posted on January 20, 2019 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“This oddball comedy of a novel, written by A Confederate General from Big Sur, centers around Jesse’s interactions with the very eccentric vagabond known as Lee Mellon, reputed to be related to the obscure American Civil War general Augustus Mellon. … Continue reading →

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