American literature and culture, 1900-1960 / / Gail McDonald

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910975294503321
• Autore: McDonald Gail
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2007
• ISBN: 9780470690741; 9780470680476; 0470680474
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource
• Collana: Blackwell introductions to literature ; ; 16
• Disciplina: 810.9/358
• Soggetti: 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
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-230) and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: This introduction to American literature and culture from 1900 to 1960 is organized around four major ideas about America: that is it "big", "new", "rich", and "free". * Illustrates the artistic and social climate in the USA during this period. * Juxtaposes discussion of history, popular culture, literature and other art forms in ways that foster discussion, questioning, and continued study. * An appendix lists relevant primary and secondary works, including websites. * An ideal supplement to primary texts taught in American literature courses.