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Routledge - Literature and Culture of the Chicago Renaissance

Name: Routledge - Literature and Culture of the Chicago Renaissance
Brand: Routledge
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Literary Theory & Movements

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Explore the unique history of the Chicago Renaissance through this scholarly work from Routledge. While often overshadowed by the Harlem Renaissance, the Chicago movement offers a distinct perspective on American literary history. This book examines how the movement originated between 1890 and 1910 and gained significant momentum during the 1930s. Readers will learn how these writers paved the way for postmodern and postcolonial developments in American literature. The text details how authors portrayed Chicago as a modern, spacious, and cosmopolitan city. By developing a new writing style based on a distinct cultural aesthetic, these writers captured the essence of an evolving urban landscape. This volume is an essential resource for those studying literary theory, movements, and the cultural shifts that shaped modern American writing. It provides a deep look into the specific aesthetics that defined this era and its lasting impact on later literary periods.

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Examines the origins of the Chicago Renaissance between 1890 and 1910 to provide historical context.

Analyzes how the movement influenced later postmodern and postcolonial developments in American literature.

Discusses the unique writing styles used to portray Chicago as a cosmopolitan and modern city.

Compares the timeline and impact of the Chicago Renaissance against the Harlem Renaissance.

Provides a detailed look at the cultural aesthetics that defined this specific literary era.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367230178
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 July 2019
Listed Since: 24 January 2019

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