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Back to topFrom Native Son to King's Men: The Literary Landscape of 1940s America (Contemporary American Literature) (Hardcover)
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Description
This book looks at authors and their works during one of the most tumultuous decades of the twentieth century, focusing on works that resonated with readers. A sweeping social, literary, and cultural history, this book explores the courage and hopes of the "greatest generation" through its imaginative literature.
About the Author
Robert McParland is professor of English and chair of the Department of English at Felician College. His books include Charles Dickens's American Audience (Lexington, 2010); Beyond Gatsby: How Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Writers of the 1920s Shaped American Culture (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015); and Citizen Steinbeck: Giving Voice to the People (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016).