postmodernism (literature)

An anthology of essays on postmodernism, presenting an overview of the genre, looking at the different types of postmodernism, examining specific postmodern works and their authors, and including criticisms of postmodern theory.

Present an overview of American literature from 1945 to 2005, examining the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the time, discussing such topics as post-World War Two literature, ethnic and minority literature, the Civil Rights movement, Postmodernism, and more.