During the last 50 years, the United States has become the home
of immigrants from many Asian and Caribbean countries, and it has
continued to receive people from European countries as well.
Writers from these immigrant groups have greatly enriched American
literature and society since World War II, and their works reflect
their experiences as newcomers to the United States. Furthermore,
their writings reflect their cultural heritage and tell the story
of their ancestral lands. This reference is a comprehensive guide
to immigrant literatures in the United States during the last five
decades.
Broad sections of the volume are devoted to Asian-American,
Caribbean-American, European-American, and Mexican-American
literatures. Within each section, individual chapters treat
particular immigrant groups. Previously underrepresented groups,
such as Pakistani Americans, Korean Americans, and Mexican
Americans, are given special attention; and whenever possible, the
volume discusses writings by immigrant women. The chapters are
written by expert contributors. Each chapter provides a thorough
historical and critical overview and extensive primary and
secondary bibliographies. Many of the contributors place immigrant
literature within larger socio-cultural contexts, commenting on
immigration policies, problems of language and translation, and
work in new media, such as film and television.
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