History of American Literature 1900-1950 : Wiley Blackwell : 9781405170468 : 1405170468 : 13 Jun 2024 : A look at the first five decades of 20th century American literature, covering a wide range of literary works, figures, and influences History? of? American? Literature?1900-1950 is a current and well-balanced account of the main literary figures, connections, and ideas that characterized the first half of the twentieth century. In this readable, highly informative book, the author explores significant developments in American drama, fiction, and poetry, and discusses how the literature of the period influenced, and was influenced by, cultural trends in both the United States and abroad. Considering works produced during America's rise to prominence on the world stage from both regional and international perspectives, MacGowan provides readers with keen insights into the literature of the period in relation to America's transition from an agrarian nation to an industrial power, th