Contemporary American Novelists: 1900-1920 (1922)

By Carl van Doren

Book Overview

Contemporary American Novelists: 1900-1920 is a book written by Carl Van Doren and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to the most prominent American novelists of the early 20th century, covering the period from 1900 to 1920. The author provides detailed biographical information about each writer, including their background, education, and literary influences. He also analyzes their major works, discussing their themes, style, and significance in the context of American literature. The book includes chapters on such notable writers as Edith Wharton, Theodore Dreiser, Willa Cather, and Sinclair Lewis, among others. Van Doren's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, Contemporary American Novelists: 1900-1920 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of American literature during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163893668
• ISBN13: 9781163893661
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"