American Literature in Context after 1929
American Literature in Context after 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the Great Depression onward.
The book covers political ferment of the 1930s; post-World War II anti-Communism; post-war affluence; suburbanization and demographic change; juvenile delinquency, mental illness and the perception of the U.S. as a "sick" society; and post-1965 immigration. It draws on a range of sources, from magazine and newspaper accounts to government reports and important non-fiction, to show how writers engaged the issues and events of their times.
Includes a historical timeline, featuring key literary works, and historical events.
| ISBN: | 9781405186001 |
| Publication date: | 16th July 2010 |
| Author: | Philip Yannella |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell an imprint of Wiley |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Literature in Context |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism |
American Literature in Context after 1929
American Literature in Context after 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the Great Depression onward.
The book covers political ferment of the 1930s; post-World War II anti-Communism; post-war affluence; suburbanization and demographic change; juvenile delinquency, mental illness and the perception of the U.S. as a "sick" society; and post-1965 immigration. It draws on a range of sources, from magazine and newspaper accounts to government reports and important non-fiction, to show how writers engaged the issues and events of their times.
Includes a historical timeline, featuring key literary works, and historical events.
American Literature in Context After 1929 features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism
American Literature in Context After 1929 is available in Paperback
American Literature in Context After 1929 was written by Philip Yannella and published by Wiley Blackwell an imprint of Wiley
American Literature in Context After 1929 has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Literature in Context series
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