The Rhetoric and Role of Hunter S. Thompson
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2006-04-14
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Virginia Tech
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An examination of Hunter S. Thompson's writing with the goal of defining gonzo journalism as a distinct entity from New Journalism. This is achieved via a rhetorical analysis of Thompson's writing, highlighting influences from literary figures such as Cervantes, Chaucer, Dos Passos, and Swift.
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Hunter Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson, Gonzo, New Journalism