Title: Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Author: J.A. Bryant Jr.
Publisher: Affiliated East-West Press
Edition & Year: First Edition, 1999
Pages: 280 pages
Size: 6 in x 9 in
Format: Hardcover
Published in 1999 by Affiliated East-West Press, Twentieth Century Southern Literature by J.A. Bryant Jr. is a hardcover first edition that delves deeply into the evolving literary tradition of the American South during the 20th century.
This 280-page study provides critical analysis of the major themes, movements, and authors that defined Southern literature, situating them within the broader context of American and global literary developments. Bryant examines the works of significant Southern voices—novelists, poets, and dramatists—while tracing the persistent cultural concerns of the South, such as history, identity, race, religion, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
By highlighting both canonical writers and lesser-known figures, the book presents a nuanced understanding of how Southern literature transformed from regional storytelling into an influential part of the global literary landscape. The author’s expertise makes the volume an essential resource for students of English, researchers in cultural studies, and enthusiasts of Southern writing.
As a hardcover scholarly work, this first edition not only serves as an important academic text but also stands as a collectible reference for libraries and serious readers of 20th-century American literature.
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Hardcover First Edition (1999) – Affiliated East-West Press
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Authored by noted scholar J.A. Bryant Jr.
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280 pages, standard academic 6 x 9 in format
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Comprehensive study of Southern literature in the 20th century
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Discusses major themes: race, identity, tradition, modernity, religion
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Covers both prominent and lesser-known Southern writers
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Essential reference for students, researchers, and collectors
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Valuable for understanding the cultural and historical context of Southern writing
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