Literature and its times. Supplement 1 profiles of notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them
Title
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Literature and its times. Supplement 1 profiles of notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them
ISBN
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9781414435725
Publication Information
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Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c2003.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (2 v.) : ill.
Contents
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pt. 1. Ancient times to the Harlem renaissance (Beginnings-1920s) -- pt. 2. The great depression and the New Deal to future times, (1930s-).
Subject Term
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Literature and history.
History in literature.
World history in literature.
Literature -- History and criticism.
Classical literature -- History and criticism.
Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism.
European literature -- Renaissance, 1450-1600 -- History and criticism.
European literature -- 17th century.
European literature -- 18th century.
European literature -- 19th century.
European literature -- 20th century.
American literature -- 19th century.
American literature -- 20th century.
American literature -- African American authors.
Added Author
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Moss, Joyce, 1951-
Added Corporate Author
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Gale Group.
More Information
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http://link.galegroup.com/apps/pub/1TWC/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=washingtoncol
Summary
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Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written.
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