The Literature of Communism in America: A Selected Reference Guide

By Robert Finley Delaney

Book Overview

The Literature of Communism in America: A Selected Reference Guide is a comprehensive book by Robert Finley Delaney that explores the history of communism in America through its literature. The book serves as a reference guide for readers who are interested in understanding the literature that shaped and was shaped by the communist movement in America. Delaney begins by providing a brief historical background of communism in America, tracing its roots to the early 1900s and its growth during the Great Depression. He then delves into the literature of communism, examining the works of prominent communist writers such as Jack London, Langston Hughes, and Richard Wright. The book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a specific area of interest, such as labor, race, gender, and internationalism. Delaney provides a detailed analysis of the literature of each theme, highlighting the key works and their significance in the context of the communist movement in America. In addition to analyzing the literature, Delaney also provides a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers. The Literature of Communism in America: A Selected Reference Guide is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of literature in shaping the communist movement in America.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258375540
• ISBN13: 9781258375546
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"