The stanza ends with the literary equivalent of a Cubist subject. ... This stylistic choice is a large part of the message. ... In using a Modernist style like this literary Cubism, he is both condemning and praising, rejecting and using the values of the modern world. ... These elements of his life that he describes in Not Without Laughter certainly seem to be reflected throughout his literary career. ... It makes extensive use of the very same literary Cubism, the same dual-identity themes that run through the rest of his work. ...

• Word Count: 2547
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: High School