The nonfiction of Joan Didion : a study of content and form /

Abstract

Writer Joan Didion, who commonly writes about her home, California, is often praised for her criticism of various political issues. However, Joan Didion's writing goes a lot deeper than what many readers may notice. She uses not only her content but also her style and form as a way to offer commentary on what she is writing about. Her writing in both its content and form examines power structures that are imbedded within language, politics, groups, and individuals. She also examines her own use of power, as both a person and as an author.