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Twentieth-Century AMERICAN LITERATURE

Texts, Contexts, Themes and Perspectives

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Twentieth-Century AMERICAN LITERATURE

Texts, Contexts, Themes and Perspectives

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The twentieth century was an era of upheaval, innovation, and profound cultural change-and American literature rose to meet the moment. More than a historical survey, this volume offers a thematic exploration of how literature both reflected and shaped the evolving consciousness of a nation. Through insightful analysis and rich contextualization, it examines the tensions between tradition and innovation, conformity and resistance, silence and voice. Ideal for students, scholars, and curious readers alike, this book provides not just an understanding of what twentieth-century American literature is, but why it matters-revealing a vibrant, complex literary heritage that continues to resonate in our world today.

Product details

Published 30 May 2026
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 198
ISBN 9789369523313
Imprint Bloomsbury Quest
Dimensions 234 x 153 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd

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