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Routledge Cold War American Literature - Children of Empire

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Explore the connection between Cold War pressures and the birth of modern youth culture in this academic study. Children of Empire examines how the demands of the Cold War era led to an age-segregated society, allowing adolescents and young adults to build identities separate from their parents. This separation became a major driver in the widespread rejection of contemporary American social norms. This book traces the development of new post-war family dynamics, looking at the relationship between parents and their adult or adolescent children. Through detailed readings of influential writers, the text provides a deep look into how literature reflects these massive social shifts. By studying authors like Arthur Miller, William Styron, J. D. Salinger, and Tennessee Williams, readers gain a better understanding of the literary landscape during this transformative period of American history.

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Analyzes the rise of age-segregated society and its impact on American identity during the Cold War.

Examines the emergence of new post-war family dynamics between parents and their children.

Includes in-depth literary readings of major authors such as J. D. Salinger and Arthur Miller.

Traces the social factors that led to the widespread rejection of contemporary American society.

Part of the Routledge Transnational Perspectives on American Literature series for academic study.

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22 September 2014
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