The cambridge companion to american modernism comprises original essays by twelve distinguished scholars of international reputation. The cambridge companion to modernism cambridge companions. The cambridge companion to modernism cambridge companions to literature 9780521498661. Written especially for this companion, these lively essays introduce students and scholars to the vibrant field of womens modernism. Modernism and gender chapter 7 the cambridge companion.
Walter kalaidjians cambridge companion to american modernism reads like a most valuable contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a notion that. In this 2007 companion leading critics explore the very significant pleasures of reading modernist novels, but also demonstrate. The cambridge companion to modernism this companion has long been a standard introduction to the field. The cambridge companion to modernist poetry edited by alex. Though this book is entitled the cambridge companion to modernism, i would note that with most of its essays, it is hardly a companion to the average reader. The first part explores the historical and cultural contexts and sexual politics of literary modernism and the avant garde. Literary modernism, or modernist literature, has its origins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly in europe and north america, and is characterized by a selfconscious break with traditional ways of.
The cambridge companion to postmodernism cambridge. The cambridge companion to modernism by michael levenson. Cambridge companions ebook collections libguides at. The cambridge companion to modernism cambridge companions to literature 9781107010635. Firstly, four chapters address those contexts that are essential to the comprehension of modernist poetry. Cambridge core english literature 19001945 the cambridge companion to modernism edited by michael levenson skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Its interdisciplinary approach is central to its success as it brings together readings of the many varieties of modernism. Edward brunner s most recent book is cold war poetry 2001. Modernism meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The cambridge companion to the english short story this companion provides an accessible overview of short fi ction by writers from england, scotland, ireland, wales and other international sites. In the cambridge companion to modernism, ten eminent scholars from britain and the united. Publication date 2005 topics modernism literature united states, american literature 20th century history and criticism publisher cambridge, eng. Now fully updated and enhanced with four new chapters, it addresses the key themes being researched, taught and studied in modernism today.
The period from 1880 to 1920, within which modernism emerged and rose to preeminence as the dominant. Colonial modernism elleke boehmer and steven matthews further reading index. The cambridge companion to augustines confessions edited by tarmo toom. The cambridge companion to modernism researchgate download citation on researchgate the cambridge companion to modernism this article has no. The cambridge companion to modernism edited by michael. Now fully updated and enhanced with four new chapters, it addresses the key themes being researched, taught and studied in modernism. The companion examines the different aspects of postmodernist. This companion has long been a standard introduction to the field.
In the cambridge companion to modernism, ten eminent scholars from britain and the united states offer timely new appraisals of the revolutionary cultural transformations of the first decades of the. Cambridge companions are a series of authoritative guides, written by leading experts, offering lively, accessible introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods. The cambridge companion to lyrical ballads edited by sally bushell. The cambridge companion to postmodernism edited by steven. The cambridge companions to literature and classics. Shifts in gender relations at the turn of the century were a key factor in the emergence of modernism. Nielsen book data summary this companion has long been a standard introduction to the field. The cambridge companion to the american modernist novel by. The novel is modernisms most vital and experimental genre. The cambridge companions to philosophy, religion and culture.
A collection of international experts examines the development of the short story in a variety of. This companion offers the most comprehensive overview available of modernist poetry, its forms, its major authors and its contexts. In this book, leading international scholars explore the major ideas and debates that have made the study of modernist literature one of the most vibrant areas of literary studies today. Now fully updated and enhanced with four new chapters, it addresses the key themes being. The cambridge companion to the american modernist novel is a rich, dynamic, and intensely interesting collection of essays that will be of interest to both undergraduate students. Synopsis the cambridge companion to postmodernism offers a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism. The cambridge companion to modernist poetry edition 1 by. Buy the cambridge companion to modernism cambridge companions to literature 2 by levenson, michael isbn. The cambridge introduction to modernism by pericles lewis. The cambridge companion to modernism in searchworks catalog. In the cambridge companion to modernism, ten eminent scholars from britain and the united states offer timely new appraisals of the revolutionary cultural transformations of the first decades of the twentieth century. It offers critical overviews of the major genres, literary culture, and.
This introduction explains in a readable, lively style how modernism emerged, how it is defined, and how it developed in different forms and genres. The new cambridge companion to samuel beckett in the past decade, there has been an unprecedented upsurge of interest in samuel becketts works. Reviews one of the main strengths of this companion is the exploration of writers from canada, africa and the caribbean a thorough exploration of a rich net of historical, cultural and common connections. The cambridge companion to modernist poetry is composed of three parts. The cambridge companion to modernism by michael levenson, 9780521281256, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cambridge companion to postmodernism offers a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism. The cambridge companion to modernist women writers edited. In the cambridge companion, the first group might be best exemplified by connors own contribution, entitled postmodernism and literature in connors account, samuel beckett emerges as a central figure, a kind of pivot the organizing of writers around a faultline marked by becketts work is an exciting and promising prospect. The companion examines the different aspects of postmodernist thought and culture.
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