Contemporary American literature, 1945-present
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Contemporary American literature, 1945-present
(Backgrounds to American literature : American literature in its historical, cultural, and social contexts)
Facts On File, c2006
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Bibliography: p. 94
Includes index
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Description
American literature of the 20th century focuses on a variety of topics, from the violence of war and the struggle for civil rights to the social impact of technology and the moral significance of money. A concise, engaging guide to American contemporary literature, this volume provides information on 20th-century writers; the 1950s, 1960s, and beyond; contemporary American poetry; new voices; and the postmodern movement. Writers covered include: Bob Dylan, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Alfred C. Kinsey, Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, Adrienne Rich, J. D. Salinger, Kurt Vonnegut, and more.
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