Visions and Divisions: American Immigration Literature, 1870-1930

by Tony Trigilio

Book Overview

For many years, America cherished its image as a Golden Door for the world's oppressed. But during the Progressive Era, mounting racial hostility along with new national legislation that imposed strict restrictions on immigration began to show the nation in a different light. The literature of this period reflects the controversy and uncertainty that abounded regarding the meaning of "American." Literary output participated in debates about restriction,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813542340
• ISBN13: 9780813542348
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 9.8"