The Chicago Renaissance in American Letters: A Critical History

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

0282822267 / 9780282822262

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Print on Demand. This book studies the radical change in the literary scene of Chicago between the 1890s and 1910s, a period of transition in the city from its humble beginnings to its emergence as a metropolis. The author argues that this transformation was part of a broader shift in American literature, as writers sought new ways to express themselves in a rapidly changing world. The Chicago Renaissance, as it came to be known, encompassed a wide range of literary styles and movements, from realism to genteelism to the rise of modernism. The author examines the work of prominent Chicago writers of the period, including Eugene Field, Hamlin Garland, Henry Blake Fuller, Robert Herrick, and Edgar Lee Masters, exploring how their experiences in the city shaped their writing and contributed to the development of American literature. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between literature and the urban experience, revealing how the city's unique characteristics can foster both artistic innovation and social commentary. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
The Chicago Renaissance in American Letters: A Critical History
Author
Bernard Duffey
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2017
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
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0282822267
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9780282822262
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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