The Twentieth-Century American Fiction Handbook

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  • The Twentieth-Century American Fiction Handbook Book Detail

  • Author : Christopher MacGowan
  • Release Date : 2011-02-21
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Genre : Literary Criticism
  • Pages : 410
  • ISBN 13 : 1405160233
  • File Size : 70,70 MB
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The Twentieth-Century American Fiction Handbook by Christopher MacGowan PDF Summary

Book Description: 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 fiction. 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.

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