Recent American Literature

By Donald Heiney

Book Overview

""Recent American Literature"" by Donald Heiney is a comprehensive and insightful survey of the most significant literary works produced in America since the end of World War II. The book covers a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction, and provides a detailed analysis of the major themes, styles, and trends that have emerged in American literature during this period.Heiney's book offers a critical examination of the works of some of the most celebrated writers of the post-war era, including Saul Bellow, Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, James Baldwin, and Flannery O'Connor, among others. The author explores the ways in which these writers have responded to the social, political, and cultural changes that have taken place in America over the past few decades, and how their works have reflected and shaped the national consciousness.In addition to analyzing individual works, Heiney also examines broader literary movements and trends, such as the rise of postmodernism, the emergence of feminist and multicultural literature, and the impact of the digital age on literary production and consumption.Overall, ""Recent American Literature"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the evolution of American literature in the latter half of the 20th century. Heiney's analysis is insightful and thought-provoking, and his book is sure to be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike.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: 1163813591
• ISBN13: 9781163813591
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"