Writing the Nation: A Concise Guide to American Literature 1865 to Present (Berke et al., 2015) – LibreTexts (CC BY-SA) This textbook provides a concise overview of American literature from the post-Civil War period to contemporary times, highlighting key literary movements and figures. It is structured chronologically and includes critical essays and discussion questions, serving …
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This volume explores the Modernist era of American literature from 1914 to 1945, highlighting works that reflect themes of alienation, fragmentation, and innovation in response to societal changes and global conflicts. Featuring authors like Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Langston Hughes, it provides contextual introductions and biographies to deepen understanding of this transformative literary …
Focusing on post-Civil War literature, this volume presents works from the Realist and Naturalist movements. It examines the complexities of American society during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, highlighting diverse voices and experiences.
This volume explores early American literature, featuring works from Native American origin tales, colonial writings, and early national period texts. It provides contextual introductions and author biographies to enhance understanding of the foundational literary landscape of America.