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1 online resource (234 pages) |
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Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory |
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Literary criticism and cultural theory.
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| Contents |
Cover; The Genesis of the Chicago Renaissance; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Theodore Dreiser; 2 Langston Hughes; 3 Richard Wright; 4 James T. Farrell; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography |
| Summary |
This study examines the genesis of Chicago's two identified literary renaissance periods (1890-1920 and 1930-1950) through the writings of Dreiser, Hughes, Wright, and Farrell. The relationship of these four writers demonstrates a continuity of thought between the two renaissance periods. By noting the affinities of these writers, patterns such as the rise of the city novel, the development of urban realism, and the shift to modernism are identified as significant connections between the two periods. Although Dreiser, Wright, and Farrell are more commonly thought of as Chicago writers, this st |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Wright, Richard, 1908-1960 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Farrell, James T. (James Thomas), 1904-1979 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 fast |
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Farrell, James T. (James Thomas), 1904-1979 fast |
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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 fast |
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Wright, Richard, 1908-1960 fast |
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American literature -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History and criticism
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Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Illinois -- Chicago
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- American -- General.
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American literature
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Authors, American -- Homes and haunts
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Intellectual life
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| SUBJECT |
Chicago (Ill.) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Illinois -- Chicago
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136085383 |
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1136085386 |
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