Introduction to 20th Century American Literature

Author: Li Gongzhao
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Introduction to 20th-Century American Literature provides a comprehensive review of the major periods and literary phenomena of 20th-century American literature from the perspective of the late 20th century. It focuses on introducing over 70 American writers of the 20th century, especially contemporary writers and works since the 1950s, covering various literary fields such as fiction, poetry, and drama. The book is well-researched, offers fresh perspectives, and is both accessible and academically valuable. It serves as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students studying American literature.
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a renowned American female writer of the early 20th century. Due to the abundance and diversity of her works, she was given various titles: social customs novelist, psychological realist, or naturalist.