Thompson’s place in American letters, with a focus on the 'gonzo' style he created. This literary study from McEneaney is a thorough if sometimes heavy-going examination of Hunter S. Thompson: Fear, Loathing, and the Birth of Gonzo will be of great interest to fans of Thompson’s work as well as to those wanting to know more about gonzo journalism and literature. A look beyond the larger-than-life public persona, Hunter S. With new biographical information about Thompson and an examination of his writing techniques, this book provides readers with a better understanding of the journalist and novelist. In addition to discussing influences on Thompson's work-including Homer, Nietzsche, Spengler, Melville, Twain, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Kerouac, and others-as well as the writers Thompson influenced, McEneaney also explains the literary origins of gonzo. A significant portion of this book is devoted to the creation, reception, and legacy of his most important works, particularly Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

McEneaney examines the intellectual background of this American original, providing biographical details and placing Thompson within a larger social and historical context. Thompson: Fear, Loathing, and the Birth of Gonzo, Kevin T. Though Thompson and his work engendered a significant-even rabid-following, relatively little analysis has been published about his writing.

While Thompson never claimed to be a great writer, he did invent a new literary style-“gonzo”-that has been widely influential on both literature and journalism. Thompson’s death, his books-including Hell’s Angels, The Curse of Lono, The Great Shark Hunt, and Rum Diary -continue to sell thousands of copies each year, and previously unpublished manuscripts of his still surface for publication.

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