Twentieth Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context 4 volumes

Release on 2021-06-30 | by Linda De Roche

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Twentieth Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context 4 volumes

Author: Linda De Roche
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9781440853593
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 1348
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This four-volume reference work surveys American literature from the early 20th century to the present day, featuring a diverse range of American works and authors and an expansive selection of primary source materials. Bringing useful and engaging material into the classroom, this four-volume set covers more than a century of American literary history—from 1900 to the present. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context profiles authors and their works and provides overviews of literary movements and genres through which readers will understand the historical, cultural, and political contexts that have shaped American writing. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context provides wide coverage of authors, works, genres, and movements that are emblematic of the diversity of modern America. Not only are major literary movements represented, such as the Beats, but this work also highlights the emergence and development of modern Native American literature, African American literature, and other representative groups that showcase the diversity of American letters. A rich selection of primary documents and background material provides indispensable information for student research. Covers significant authors, as well as those neglected by history, and their works from major historical and cultural periods of the last century, including authors writing today Situates authors' works not only within their own canon but also with the historical and cultural context of the U.S. more broadly Positions primary documents after specific authors or works, allowing readers to read excerpts critically in light of the entries Examines literary movements, forms, and genres that also pay special attention to multi-ethnic and women writers

Language: en
Pages:

The Saxon Tales Collection: Books #1-4

Authors: Bernard Cornwell

Categories: Fiction

Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-08-12 - Publisher: Harper Collins

A collection of the first four installments of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. This ebook collection includes The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords

Language: en
Pages: 368

A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship

Authors: Lester Ruth, Lim Swee Hong

Categories: Religion

Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-11-16 - Publisher: Baker Academic

New forms of worship have transformed the face of the American church over the past fifty years. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including interviews with dozens of important stakeholders and key players, this volume by two worship experts offers the first comprehensive history of Contemporary Praise &