American literature and culture, 1900-1960
By: Gail McDonald.
Series: Blackwell introductions to literature
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9781405101264; 9781405101271
Subjects: American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism; National characteristics, American, in literature; Literature and society -- United States -- History -- 20th century; United States -- Civilization -- 20th century; United States -- In literature
Description: "Say "America" and certain adjectives come readily to mind. Because of the nation's wealth, energy, and global presence during the twentieth century almost everyone has a view of America. This introduction to American literature and culture addresses four common conceptions of the United States: that it is "big," "rich," "new," and "free." Designed to illustrate the artistic and social climate in the USA from 1900 to 1960, the book discusses a range of artistic and cultural productions from the period that reinforce, revise, dispute, or deny these commonly held views of the country."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.