American Literature and Culture, 1900 - 1960
- ISBN-10
- 0470680474
- ISBN-13
- 9780470680476
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-04-15
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Gail McDonald
Description
This introduction to American literature and culture from 1900 to 1960 is organized around four major ideas about America: that is it “big”, “new”, “rich”, and “free”. Illustrates the artistic and social climate in the USA during this period. Juxtaposes discussion of history, popular culture, literature and other art forms in ways that foster discussion, questioning, and continued study. An appendix lists relevant primary and secondary works, including websites. An ideal supplement to primary texts taught in American literature courses.
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