American Literature in Context from 1865 to 1929 (Literature in Context (Wiley-Blackwell Hardcover))

“American Literature in Context to 1865 can be a key critical reading for various antebellum literature courses, as well as for other members of her targeted ‘widest possible audience’seeking to deepen their knowledge of various early American literary moments.”  (Oxford Journals Clippings, 4 May 2012)

“The concise volume sets out to frame historically the rich and diverse period of US-American literature from the ending of the Civil War to the time of the stock market crash in 1929.” (Review 19, 1 September 2011)

Drawing on a range of documents from magazine and newspaper accounts to government reports and important nonfiction, Philip R. Yannella explores the subjects that engaged American writers during this pivotal period and situates major works within history.

Topics covered include Civil War memory, the virtual re-enslavement of African-Americans after Reconstruction, poverty and plenty, immigration and migration, social movements aimed at radically changing America, and post-World War I conservative triumphs. Includes a historical timeline, featuring key literary works and historical events.