The Cambridge companion to the literature of the American South / edited by Sharon Monteith,..., Monographie imprimée
Language: anglais.Country: GrandeBretagne.Publication : New York : Cambridge University Press, cop. 2013Description: 1 vol.(XIII- 242 p.) ; 24 cmISBN: 978-1-10-703678-9; 978-1-10-761085-9.Series: Cambridge companions to literatureDewey: 810.9/975, 23Abstract: "This Companion maps the dynamic literary landscape of the American South. From pre- and post-Civil War literature to modernist and civil rights fictions, and writing by immigrants in the 'global' South of the late-twentieth and twenty-first centuries, these newly commissioned essays from leading scholars explore the region's established and emergent literary traditions. Touching on poetry and song, drama and screenwriting, key figures such as William Faulkner and Eurdora Welty, and iconic texts such as Gone with the Wind, chapters investigate how issues of class, poverty, sexuality, and regional identity have textured Southern writing across generations. The volume's rich contextual approach highlights patterns and connections between writers while offering insight into the development of Southern literary criticism, making this Companion a valuable guide for students and teachers of American literature, American studies, and the history of storytelling in America" -- front matter.Bibliography: Bibliogr. p. 221-232. Index.Subject - Topical Name: Littérature américaine -- États-Unis (sud) Histoire et critique| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| Prêt normal | BU Chevreul 4ème étage : Langues | Anglais | 810.97 CAM (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 0380055031 |
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Bibliogr. p. 221-232. Index
"This Companion maps the dynamic literary landscape of the American South. From pre- and post-Civil War literature to modernist and civil rights fictions, and writing by immigrants in the 'global' South of the late-twentieth and twenty-first centuries, these newly commissioned essays from leading scholars explore the region's established and emergent literary traditions. Touching on poetry and song, drama and screenwriting, key figures such as William Faulkner and Eurdora Welty, and iconic texts such as Gone with the Wind, chapters investigate how issues of class, poverty, sexuality, and regional identity have textured Southern writing across generations. The volume's rich contextual approach highlights patterns and connections between writers while offering insight into the development of Southern literary criticism, making this Companion a valuable guide for students and teachers of American literature, American studies, and the history of storytelling in America" -- front matter
