Focusing on the intersection of literature and politics since the
beginning of the 20th century, this book examines authors,
historical figures, major literary and political works, national
literatures, and literary movements to reveal the intrinsic links
between literature and history. Literary works have often engaged
political issues, and many political writings give close attention
to literary concerns. This encyclopedia explores the complex
relationship between literature and politics through detailed
entries written by expert contributors on authors, historical
figures, major literary and political works, national literatures,
and literary movements, covering specific themes, concepts, and
genres related to literature and politics from the 20th century to
the present. The work covers cover authors that include Margaret
Atwood, James Baldwin, Philip K. Dick, W.E.B. Du Bois, William
Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Jack London, Toni Morrison, George
Orwell, John Steinbeck, and Virginia Woolf, just to mention a few.
International in scope, Literature and Politics Today: The
Political Nature of Modern Fiction, Poetry, and Drama covers
writing ranging from the beginning of the 20th century to the
present, with special emphasis on works written in English. The
content of the some 150 alphabetically arranged entries is ideal
for high school students working on assignments involving
literature to explore such current yet historically ongoing social
issues as censorship and propaganda. This book is appropriate for
public libraries where it will serve to support student research
and to help general readers learn more about enduring political
concerns through literary works. Academic libraries will find this
reference a valuable guide for undergraduates studying literature,
history, political science, law, and other disciplines. Covers
numerous authors from around the world ranging from the beginning
of the 20th century to the modern era Enables students to better
understand literary works central to the curriculum by considering
them in their political contexts Helps readers to use literature in
order to learn about modern political and social issues across
cultures and better appreciate the political significance of
contemporary writings Contains a number of "gateway" entries that
survey entire national literatures, thereby giving readers an
introduction to the authors who are important within those
literatures Assists students in evaluating rhetorical strategies
and political views, thus fostering critical thinking in support of
the Common Core State Standards
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