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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.
Series: Backgrounds to American Literature
Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: Facts on File (December 31, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0816056714
ISBN-13: 978-0816056712
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
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