Enlightened Individualism: Buddhism and Hinduism in American Literature from the Beats to the Present

by Kyle Garton-Gundling

Book Overview

Buddhism and Hinduism have spread in the US largely through texts and are now recognizable facets of American literature and culture. But the US has defined itself through goal-oriented individualism, whereas Buddhism and Hinduism teach that individuality is a delusion and thus worldly desires are misguided. Given this apparent contradiction, what can Buddhist and Hindu influences offer American identities? Enlightened Individualism explores...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814213928
• ISBN13: 9780814213926
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"