20th Century American Literature

The York Notes Companion to 20th Century American Literature explores a wide range of prose, drama and poetry from the era, engaging with key topics such as the American city, masculinities, race and the American home. Examining classic texts such as Tender is the Night,'A True Account of Talking to the Sun at Fire Island' and Long Day's Journey into Night, the Companion analyses a range of genres in detailed commentaries, and guides students through key literary theories and debates. Connecting texts with their historical and scholarly contexts, this is essential reading for any student of twentieth century American literature. Each York Notes Companion provides: Analysis of key texts and debates. Extended commentaries for further in-depth analysis of individual texts. Exploration of historical, social and cultural contexts. Annotations clarifying literary terms and events in history. Modern theoretical perspectives in practice. Timelines and annotated further reading. Andrew Blades lectures at Bath Spa University and the University of Oxford, and writes theatre reviews for The Stage newspaper.