The end of World War II led to increased interest in multicultural
concerns and a flourishing of literary and artistic endeavors. It
was also a time of decolonization and the emergence of new nations
and cultures clamoring for recognition and respect. The political
circumstances following World War II exposed many people to other
cultures. This reference discusses the experiences of writers
active since 1945 who were shaped by cultures other than their own.
Included are alphabetically arranged entries for more than 100
writers, including Chinua Achebe, W.H. Auden, Mircea Eliade,
Jamaica Kincaid, Salman Rushdie, and Elie Wiesel. The profiled
authors either lived in another culture voluntarily or were
wrenched from one culture into another. Each entry includes a brief
biography, a discussion of multicultural themes in the writer's
works, a review of criticism, and primary and secondary
bibliographies. The volume closes with a selected, general
bibliography. The reference demonstrates the value of multicultural
experiences in the lives of writers around the world and fosters a
greater appreciation of cultural diversity.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2004 |
First published: |
March 2004 |
Editors: |
Alba Amoia
• Bettina L Knapp
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 43mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
624 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-30688-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-313-30688-5 |
Barcode: |
9780313306884 |
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