20th century Am. Lit: That's what's up!

I enjoyed reading the portrayal of Denver near the end of the book. Earlier in the story she said she felt like she had a debt to pay. She...

The part where Beloved reveals her purpose for coming was intriguing. Denver doesn’t seem surprised at all when Beloved describes the place...

When I read the carnival scene I was infuriated and sad. This is the only entertainment that this family had in 18 yrs, and they had to end...

My initial thought when I began reading the beginning of the book was: disturbing. Supernatural ghosts, sex with animals, too much, Toni Mo...

Robert Lowell was an influential confessional poet. Both Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath credited his class with their development as writers....

Saunders’ “Sea Oak” story was a really comical take on modern day issues. I enjoyed reading the story and found it hilarious, although it d...

I love both of these writers and how they use poetry to speak out about issues facing their people. In “Dust World” Louis has several refer...