American Naturalism and the Jews: Garland, Norris, Dreiser, Wharton, and Cather

by Donald Pizer

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American Naturalism and the Jews examines the unabashed anti-Semitism of five notable American naturalist novelists otherwise known for their progressive social values. Hamlin Garland, Frank Norris, and Theodore Dreiser all pushed for social improvements for the poor and oppressed, while Edith Wharton and Willa Cather both advanced the public status of women. But they all also expressed strong prejudices against the Jewish race and faith throughout...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0252033434

ISBN13:9780252033438

Release Date:June 2008

Publisher:University of Illinois Press

Length:112 Pages

Weight:0.69 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Social Science Social Sciences

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