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American Literature in Context from 1865 to 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Great Depression.

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“American Literature in Context to 1865 can be a key critical reading for various antebellum literature courses, as well as for other members of her targeted ‘widest possible audience’seeking to deepen their knowledge of various early American literary moments.” (Oxford Journals Clippings, 4 May 2012)



Table of Contents

Timeline of Texts and Historical Events viii

Introduction 1

1 Civil War Memories 6

2 “A Serfdom of Poverty and Restricted Rights”: Black Americans after Emancipation 16

3 Immigrants 33

4 Countrysides 54

5 The Poor and the Wealthy 68

6 To Change America 86

7 Culminations: From the US Entry into World War I to 1929 114

Index 138

American Literature in Context from 1865 to 1929

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 09/07/2010
      ISBN13: 9781405167802, 978-1405167802
      ISBN10: 1405167807
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      Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      American Literature in Context from 1865 to 1929 is the perfect companion for readers who want to familiarize themselves with the historical events and literary movements that shaped American literature from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Great Depression.

      Trade Review

      “American Literature in Context to 1865 can be a key critical reading for various antebellum literature courses, as well as for other members of her targeted ‘widest possible audience’seeking to deepen their knowledge of various early American literary moments.” (Oxford Journals Clippings, 4 May 2012)



      Table of Contents

      Timeline of Texts and Historical Events viii

      Introduction 1

      1 Civil War Memories 6

      2 “A Serfdom of Poverty and Restricted Rights”: Black Americans after Emancipation 16

      3 Immigrants 33

      4 Countrysides 54

      5 The Poor and the Wealthy 68

      6 To Change America 86

      7 Culminations: From the US Entry into World War I to 1929 114

      Index 138

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