The New American Literature

'The New American Literature 1890-1930' explores the pivotal transition in American letters as the nation moved from the late nineteenth century into the full embrace of the twentieth. Written by Fred Lewis Pattee, often regarded as the first professor of American literature, this work meticulously examines the literary movements and cultural forces that reshaped the American imagination during this forty-year span. The text delves into the decline of New England’s literary dominance and the rise of the 'new' realism, naturalism, and modernism. Pattee provides critical insights into the authors and poets who captured the spirit of a changing America, from the frontiers of the West to the bustling urban centers. Readers will find thorough evaluations of how the Spanish-American War, the First World War, and rapid industrialization influenced artistic expression and thematic concerns. As a foundational piece of literary scholarship, 'The New American Literature 1890-1930' remains a vital resource for students, historians, and lovers of American prose and poetry. It captures a vibrant period of experimentation and self-discovery, documenting the moment when American literature truly found its unique, independent voice on the world stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.