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The Genesis of the Chicago Renaissance: Theodore Dreiser, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, and James T. Farrell
Author(s): Mary Hricko (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 26 Jun. 2012
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 250 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415542367
- ISBN-13: 9780415542364
Book Description
This study examines the genesis of Chicago’s two identified literary renaissance periods (189-192 and 193-195) through the writings of Dreiser, Hughes, Wright, and Farrell. Through close readings and contextualization, the influence of Chicago writing on American literature in such areas as realism, naturalism, proletatian and ethnic fiction becomes apparent.
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About the Author
Mary Hricko is an Associate Professor, Library & Media Services at Kent State University where she serves as the Library Director at the KSU Geauga Campus.
