Author : Roger Lathbury
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1438132727
Explores the social, cultural, and historical contexts of American literature from 1860 to 1910.
Author : Nancy Glazener
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780822318705
Reading for Realism presents a new approach to U.S. literary history that is based on the analysis of dominant reading practices rather than on the production of texts. Nancy Glazener's focus is the realist novel, the most influential literary form of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries--a form she contends was only made possible by changes in the expectations of readers about pleasure and literary value. By tracing readers' collaboration in the production of literary forms, Reading for Realism turns nineteenth-century controversies about the realist, romance, and sentimental novels into episodes in the history of readership. It also shows how works of fiction by Rebecca Harding Davis, Henry James, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and others participated in the debates about literary classification and reading that, in turn, created and shaped their audiences. Combining reception theory with a materialist analysis of the social formations in which realist reading practices circulated, Glazener's study reveals the elitist underpinnings of literary realism. At the book's center is the Atlantic group of magazines, whose influence was part of the cultural machinery of the Northeastern urban bourgeoisie and crucial to the development of literary realism in America. Glazener shows how the promotion of realism by this group of publications also meant a consolidation of privilege--primarily in terms of class, gender, race, and region--for the audience it served. Thus American realism, so often portrayed as a quintessentially populist form, actually served to enforce existing structures of class and power.
Author : Amy Berke
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 36,33 MB
Release : 2023-12-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
In 'Writing the Nation: A Concise Introduction to American Literature 1865 to Present,' editors Amy Berke, Robert Bleil, Jordan Cofer, and Doug Davis curate a comprehensive exploration of American literary evolution from the aftermath of the Civil War to contemporary times. This anthology expertly weaves a tapestry of diverse literary styles and themes, encapsulating the dynamic shifts in American culture and identity. Through carefully selected works, the collection illustrates the rich dialogue between historical contexts and literary expression, showcasing seminal pieces that have shaped American literatures landscape. The diversity of periods and perspectives offers readers a panoramic view of the countrys literary heritage, making it a significant compilation for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The contributing authors and editors, each with robust backgrounds in American literature, bring to the table a depth of scholarly expertise and a passion for the subject matter. Their collective work reflects a broad spectrum of American life and thought, aligning with major historical and cultural movements from Realism and Modernism to Postmodernism. This anthology not only marks the evolution of American literary forms and themes but also mirrors the nations complex history and diverse narratives. 'Writing the Nation' is an essential volume for those who wish to delve into the heart of American literature. It offers readers a unique opportunity to experience the multitude of voices, styles, and themes that have shaped the countrys literary tradition. This collection represents an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the development of American literature and the cultural forces that have influenced it. The anthology invites readers to engage with the vibrant dialogue among its pages, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the United States' literary and cultural heritage.
Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale Cengage Learning
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 32,61 MB
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1410361055
A Study Guide for Mark Twain's "The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Author : Kathryn Van Spanckeren
Publisher : Orange Grove Texts Plus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,67 MB
Release : 2009-09-24
Category :
ISBN : 9781616100599
The Outline of American literature, newly revised, traces the paths of American narrative, fiction, poetry and drama as they move from pre-colonial times into the present, through such literary movements as romanticism, realism and experimentation. Contents: 1) Early American and Colonial Period to 1776. 2) Democratic Origins and Revolutionary Writers, 1776-1820. 3) The Romantic Period, 1820-1860, Essayists and Poets. 4) The Romantic Period, 1820-1860, Fiction. 5) The Rise of Realism: 1860-1914. 6) Modernism and Experimentation: 1914-1945. 7) American Poetry, 1945-1990: The Anti-Tradition. 8) American Prose, 1945-1990: Realism and Experimentation. 9) Contemporary American Poetry. 10) Contemporary American Literature.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Children's libraries
ISBN :
Author : Irina Sokolova
Publisher : Brill Academic Pub
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 48,84 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789004292413
In 'The Russian Passion for Dutch Painting of the Golden Age' Irina Sokolova presents the collection of paintings created by Pyotr Petrovich Semenov-Tyan-Shansky (1827–1914), an outstanding scholar and Russian statesman during the era of liberal reforms in Russia. Not only did this man of great erudition assemble a unique body of more than 700 works by Dutch and Flemish masters, but he pushed hard to ensure that it entered the Imperial Hermitage in 1914. His activities as a collector have until recently remained largely unknown. For the first time in English, this book unfolds the history of Semenov’s gallery against the background of cultural and artistic life in St Petersburg and the close ties between Russian and European connoisseurs of his time.00About this new series: This peer reviewed book series will focus on scholarly publications (monographs, edited volumes, catalogues) on visual arts in the Netherlands up to 1900.0It is closely related to the journal 'Oud Holland, Quarterly for Dutch Art History', the oldest surviving art historical journal in the world. The book series is a platform for larger studies on topics relevant for the journal. Books are published in English. The series editor is R.E.O. Ekkart.0.
Author : Peter B. High
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 14,97 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
A survey of the English prose, poetry and drama of the United States from Colonial times to the1980s.
Author : Dennis Denisoff
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 36,73 MB
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 1108845975
Decadent Ecology illuminates the networks of nature, paganism, and desire in 19th- and early 20th-century decadent literature and art. Combining the environmental humanities with aesthetic, queer and literary theory, this study reveals the interplay of art, eco-paganism and science during the formation of modern ecological and evolutionary thought.
Author : Barry Buzan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 49,56 MB
Release : 2003-12-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780521891110
This book develops the idea that since decolonisation, regional patterns of security have become more prominent in international politics. The authors combine an operational theory of regional security with an empirical application across the whole of the international system. Individual chapters cover Africa, the Balkans, CIS Europe, East Asia, EU Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America, and South Asia. The main focus is on the post-Cold War period, but the history of each regional security complex is traced back to its beginnings. By relating the regional dynamics of security to current debates about the global power structure, the authors unfold a distinctive interpretation of post-Cold War international security, avoiding both the extreme oversimplifications of the unipolar view, and the extreme deterritorialisations of many globalist visions of a new world disorder. Their framework brings out the radical diversity of security dynamics in different parts of the world.
