William H. Gass

1 book · 1968 · literary fiction, philosophical fiction

Bibliography

Grass cover1968

Themes

naturememoryexistenceidentity

Key Concepts

grassland-ecology1aristocratic-tradition1ritual-and-identity1family-dynamics1fear-and-courage1arbai-ruins1archaeological-fascination1social-stratification1religious-authority1planetary-geography1grass-architecture1religious-doctrine1mental-frustration1heresy-and-doubt1ritual-and-punishment1biological-theology1original-sin-and-collective-guilt1faith-and-doubt1mystery-and-uncertainty1social-hierarchy1