The Routledge introduction to American modernism (1st)

The modernist period was crucial for American literature as it gave writers the chance to be truly innovative and create their own distinct identity.

Starting slightly earlier than many guides to modernism, this lucid and comprehensive guide introduces the reader to the essential history of the period including technology, religion, economy, class, gender and immigration.

These contexts are woven of into discussions of many significant authors and texts from the period.