Contemporary American literature, 1945-present

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Contemporary American literature, 1945-present

Jerry Phillips, general editor ; Michael Anesko, adviser and contributor ; Erik V.R. Rangno, principal author

(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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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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