Realism and Regionalism, 1865-1914 (Research Guide to American Literature)

Realism and Regionalism: 1865–1914 covers American literature from the second half of the 19th century up to the start of World War I. Informative study guides provide necessary background information on this time period, suggest helpful areas of research, and list the best secondary sources.

Topics covered include:

• Kate Chopin's The Awakening
• Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage
• Emily Dickinson
• Henry James's "Daisy Miller"
• Naturalism
• Reform literature
• Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• Westerns
• Walt Whitman's "Drum-Taps"
• and more.