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BOOKS AND BEYOND: THE GREENWOOD ENCY NEW AM READING 4V

American Literature

Literature

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This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography.<P>Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics.<p>Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.

Books and Beyond

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Preface.
Introduction: Reading in America Today.
1: Academic Fiction.
2: Adventure Fiction.
3: African American Literature.
4: Arab American Literature.
5: Arthurian Literature.
6: Asian American Literature.
7: Autobiography and Memoir.
8: Beat Poetry.
9: Biography.
10: Chick Lit.
11: Children&#x0027;s Literature.
12: Christian Fiction.
13: Comedic Theatre.
14: Comic Books.
15: Coming of Age Fiction.
16: Contemporary Mainstream American Fiction.
17: Cyberpunk.
18: Dramatic Theatre.
19: Dystopian Fiction.

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