American Literature and Culture 1900-1960: An Introduction by Gail McDonald
By Gail McDonald
- Illustrates the creative and social weather within the united states in this period.
- Juxtaposes dialogue of historical past, pop culture, literature and different paintings kinds in ways in which foster dialogue, wondering, and persisted study.
- An appendix lists suitable fundamental and secondary works, together with websites.
- An excellent complement to basic texts taught in American literature courses.
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