American Literature and Culture, 1900 - 1960Say America and certain adjectives come readily to mind. Because of the nations wealth, energy, and global presence during the twentieth century, almost everyone has a view of America. This introduction to American literature and culture addresses four common conceptions of the United States: that it is big, rich, new, and free. Designed to illustrate the artistic and social climate in the USA from 1900 to 1960, the book discusses a range of artistic