American Literature in Context after 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the Great Depression onward. Thebook covers political ferment of the 1930s; post-World War II anti-Communism;post-War affluence; suburbanization and demographic change; juvenile delinquency, mental illness and the perception of the U.S. as a sick society; and post-1965 immigration. It draws on a range of sources, from magazine and newspaperaccounts to government reports and important non-fiction, to present a contemporary history from the perspective of writers as they understood it. Includesa historical timeline, featuring key literary works, American presidents, andhistorical events.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8599-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 168
- Fecha Publicación: 16/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés