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Explore the cultural landscape of mid-century America with Lolita in Peyton Place: Highbrow, Middlebrow, and LowBrow Novels of the 1950s. Published by Routledge as part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series, this work provides a deep look into the literary trends that defined an era. Ruth Pirsig Wood examines the distinct categories of fiction from the fifties, analyzing how high, middle, and lowbrow novels shaped the national identity. This scholarly yet sprightly discussion offers a fresh perspective on the grand novels of the decade, helping readers understand the connection between popular fiction and the American experience. As a part of the Taylor & Francis family, this Routledge imprint delivers high-quality academic content suitable for students, historians, and lovers of American culture. Whether you are interested in the evolution of popular history or the social impact of mid-century literature, this book provides a clear and original look at the stories that defined a generation.

Key Features

Part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series for deep academic insight.

Analyzes the three distinct levels of fiction: highbrow, middlebrow, and lowbrow novels.

Provides a scholarly discussion of how 1950s literature reflects American identity.

Published by Routledge, a respected imprint of Taylor & Francis.

Offers an original look at the grand novels of the fifties through a historical lens.

Product Specifications
Brand
Routledge
Format
hardcover
ASIN
0815320612
Category
Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 1995
Listed Since
16 February 2007

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