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A look at the first five decades of 20th century American literature, covering a wide range of literary works, figures, and influencesHistory of American Literature 1900-1950 is a current and well-balanced account of the main literary figures, connections, and ideas that characterized the first half of the twentieth century. In this readable, highly informative book, the author explores significant developments in American drama, fiction, and poetry, and discusses how the literature of the period influenced, and was influenced by, cultural trends in both the United States and abroad.Considering works produced during America's rise to prominence on the world stage from both regional and international perspectives, MacGowan provides readers with keen insights into the literature of the period in relation to America's transition from an agrarian nation to an industrial power, the racial and economic discrimination of Black and Native American populations, the greater financial and social independence of women, the economic boom of the 1920s, the Depression of the 1930s, the impact of world wars, massive immigration, political and ideological clashes, and more. Encompassing five decades of literary and cultural diversity in one volume, History of American Literature 1900-1950:* Covers American theater, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, magazines and literary publications, and popular media* Discusses the ways writers dramatized the immense social, economic, cultural, and political changes in America throughout the first half of the twentieth century* Explores themes and influences of Modernist poets, expatriate novelists, and literary publications founded by women and African-Americans* Features the work of Black writers, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Jewish AmericansHistory of American Literature 1900-1950 is essential reading for all students in upper-level American literature courses as well as general readers looking to better understand the literary tradition of the United States.

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Zařazení knihy Knihy v angličtině Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism

• Plný název: History of American Literature 1900-1950
• Autor: Christopher MacGowan
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Pevná
• Počet stran: 400
• EAN: 9781405170468
• ISBN: 9781405170468
• ID: 03146024
• Nakladatelství: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Rozměry: 229 × 152 mm
• Datum vydání: 21. September 2023

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