1st Edition
The Genesis of the Chicago Renaissance Theodore Dreiser, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, and James T. Farrell
By Mary Hricko
Copyright 2009
250 Pages
by
Routledge
250 Pages
by
Routledge
250 Pages
by
Routledge
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This study examines the genesis of Chicago's two identified literary renaissance periods (1890-1920 and 1930-1950) through the writings of Dreiser, Hughes, Wright, and Farrell. The relationship of these four writers demonstrates a continuity of thought between the two renaissance periods. By noting the affinities of these writers, patterns such as the rise of the city novel, the development of... Read more
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One: Theodore Dreiser
Chapter Two: Langston Hughes
Chapter Three: Richard Wright
Chapter Four: James T. Farrell
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Mary Hricko is an Associate Professor, Library & Media Services at Kent State University where she serves as the Library Director at the KSU Geauga Campus.
