american literature

"Since the 18th century, African Americans have been contributing important works to American literature. However, their writing has been treated differently than those produced by white authors. Readers discover the challenges black authors have faced in having their work published and being taken seriously by critics and readers alike."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the relationship between American history and literature between 1870 and 1920, presenting alphabetized articles on topics such as pragmatism, theater, World War I, Wounded Knee, and suffrage. This volume covers Pr-Y.

Examines the relationship between American history and literature between 1820 and 1870, presenting alphabetized articles on topics such as Romanticism, satire, and the Trail of Tears. This volume covers R-Y.

Examines the relationship between American history and literature between 1870 and 1920, presenting alphabetized articles on topics such as Haymarket Square, humor, the Ku Klux Klan, philosophy, and poverty. This volume covers H-Po.

Examines the relationship between American history and literature between 1820 and 1870, presenting alphabetized articles on topics such as Harpers Ferry, immigration, the Indian Wars, the Oregon Trail, and Puritanism. This volume covers H-Q.

Presents writings by and criticism on seventeen Harlem Renaissance authors, including Claude McKay and Jean Toomer. This volume covers I-Z.

Presents writings by and criticism on sixteen Harlem Renaissance authors, including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. This volume covers A-H.

Contains entries that examine the lives and careers of sixteen authors and literary figures associated with the Beat Generation, each with an introduction, list of principal works, general and title commentary, and suggestions for further reading. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

Contains entries that examine the lives and careers of thirteen authors and literary figures associated with the Beat Generation, each with an introduction, list of principal works, general and title commentary, and suggestions for further reading. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

Presents selections of American literature, featuring stories and poems written since 1945, including works by Tennessee Williams, Kurt Vonnegut, Gwendolyn Brooks, Rita Dove, and others.