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 to Joyce Carol Oates and Sherman Alexie; analyses of key works include The Great Gatsby, Lolita, and The Joy Luck Club, among others. The impact of Hollywood and the political unrest of the 1960s are also explored. This is a stimulating overview of twentieth-century American fiction, offering invaluable guidance and essential information for students and general readers.
This student-friendly handbook provides an engaging overview ofAmerican fiction over the twentieth century, with entries on theimportant historical contexts and central issues, as well as themajor texts and writers.
Provides extensive coverage of short stories and short storywriters as well as novels and novelists
Discusses the cultural contexts and issues that shape the textsand their reputations
Wide-ranging in scope, including science fiction andrecent Native American writing
Featured writers range from Henry James and Theodore Dresier toToni Morrison, Don DeLillo, and Sherman Alexie
Ideal student accompaniment to courses in Twentieth-CenturyAmerican Literature or Fiction
This student-friendly handbook provides an engaging overview ofAmerican fiction over the twentieth century, with entries on theimportant historical contexts and central issues, as well as themajor texts and writers.
Provides extensive coverage of short stories and short storywriters as well as novels and novelists
Discusses the cultural contexts and issues that shape the textsand their reputations
Wide-ranging in scope, including science fiction andrecent Native American writing
Featured writers range from Henry James and Theodore Dresier toToni Morrison, Don DeLillo, and Sherman Alexie
Ideal student accompaniment to courses in Twentieth-CenturyAmerican Literature or Fiction