The Revolt from the Village, 1915-1930

by Anthony Channell Hilfer

Book Overview

This incisive book traces the attack on American provincialism that ended the myth of the Happy Village. Replacing the idyllic life as a theme, American writers in revolt turned to a more realistic interpretation of the town, stressing its repressiveness, dullness, and conformity. This book analyzes the literary technique employed by these writers and explores their sensibilities to evaluate both their artistic accomplishments and their contributions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807811025
• ISBN13: 9780807811023
• Release Date: January 1969
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"