American Prose and Poetry in the 20th Century

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres.

Caroline Zilboorg (Author)

9780521663908, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 22 June 2000

130 pages
22.9 x 15.4 x 0.8 cm, 0.22 kg

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. The literature written by Americans during the twentieth century encompasses a wide variety of voices; voices that attempt to capture the breadth and diversity of American experience in a century of dizzying change. This book examines the dramatic social changes and political events - such as the Great Depression, American involvement in the Second World War and the civil rights movement - that helped to shape American writing throughout the century.

Introduction
1. Reading 20th century American literature
2. Approaching the texts
3. Texts and extracts
4. How to write about 20th century American literature
5. Resources.

Subject Areas: Educational: English literature [YQE]