This introduction to American literature and culture from 1900 to 1960 is organized around four major ideas about America: that is it “big”, “new”, “rich”, and “free”.
The Sing Out Loud American Rhythms CD includes a variety of musical genres from many different artists in the U.S.A. These songs will appeal to teens and young adults. This "hybrid" CD also contains a teacher's guide to using music in the classroom.
Through a wide-ranging series of essays and relevant readings, A Companion to Twentieth-Century United States Fiction presents an overview of American fiction published since the conclusion of the First World War.
Features a wide-ranging series of essays by American, British, and European specialists in a variety of literary fields
Written in an approachable and accessible style
Covers both classic literary figures and contemporary novelists
Provides extensive suggestions for further reading at the end of each essay
A Companion to the Literature and Culture of the American West presents a series of essays that explore the historic and contemporary cultural expressions rooted in America's western states.
Offers a comprehensive approach to the wide range of cultural expressions originating in the west
Focuses on the intersections, complexities, and challenges found within and between the different historical and cultural groups that define the west's various distinctive regions
Features essays written by many of the leading scholars in western American cultural studies
In The Loop is a reference guide that explores the form, meaning, and use of hundreds of American idioms. Each entry provides a brief definition or synonym, example sentences, and usage notes. Also included in the book are ready-to-use classroom activities, a list of featured idioms organized by theme, and a complete index.
