American Literature and Culture 1900-1960: An Introduction by Gail McDonald

By Gail McDonald

This advent to American literature and tradition from 1900 to 1960 is equipped round 4 significant principles approximately the USA: that's it “big”, “new”, “rich”, and “free”.

  • Illustrates the creative and social weather within the united states in this period.
  • Juxtaposes dialogue of historical past, pop culture, literature and different paintings kinds in ways in which foster dialogue, wondering, and persisted study.
  • An appendix lists suitable fundamental and secondary works, together with websites.
  • An excellent complement to basic texts taught in American literature courses.

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