American Prose and Poetry in the 20th Century

Synopsis of American Prose and Poetry in the 20th Century

«American Prose and Poetry in the 20th Century» is a literary criticism textbook by Caroline Zilboorg, published by Cambridge University Press in paperback.

The book examines how the Great Depression, the Second World War and the civil rights movement influenced American literature. With critical introductions to various genres, it brings together many voices reflecting the diversity of the American experience in a century of rapid change.

It belongs to the «Cambridge Contexts in Literature» series and includes bibliographic references and an index.

Suitable for students preparing for literature exams and for readers interested in American culture and history.