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The Twentieth-Century American Fiction Handbook
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John Wiley & Sons Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35992242
EAN: 9781405160247
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Beschreibung
THE TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN FICTION. Accessibly structured with entries on important historical contexts, central issues, key texts and the major writers, this Handbook provides an engaging overview of twentieth-century American ction. Featured writers range from Henry James and Theodore Dreiser to contemporary figures such as Joyce Carol Oates, Thomas Pynchon, and Sherman Alexie, and analyses of key works include The Great Gatsby, Lolita, The Color Purple,. and The Joy Luck Club. , among others. Relevant contexts for these works, such as the impact of Hollywood, the expatriate scene in the 1920s, and the political unrest of the 1960s are also explored, and their importance discussed. This is a stimulating overview of twentieth-century American fiction, offering invaluable guidance and essential information for students and general readers.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- MacGowan Christopher
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2011
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 416