A Gravity's Rainbow Companion: Sources and Contexts for Pynchon's Novel

Steven C. Weisenburger

Overview

This companion serves as a detailed guide to Thomas Pynchon's complex novel, 'Gravity's Rainbow'. It meticulously navigates the reader through the intricate web of historical references, scientific data, cultural fragments, and anthropological research that form the novel's foundation. The book examines the jokes and puns woven into the narrative, offering context for the dense tapestry Pynchon created. It provides a page-by-page, often line-by-line, exploration of the novel's rich and multifaceted content.

Who it's for

• Readers seeking a deeper understanding of Thomas Pynchon's 'Gravity's Rainbow'.
• Students and scholars of contemporary American literature.
• Those interested in the historical and scientific contexts of post-war fiction.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published in 2006
• 412 pages
• ISBN: 9780820328072
• Published by Eurospan