{"product_id":"the-jazz-age-a-historical-exploration-of-literature-9798765115954","title":"The Jazz Age: A Historical Exploration of Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Roaring Twenties: A Cultural History and Literary Analysis explores the myths and misconceptions of the era through popular literary works, providing a comprehensive reference for students and enthusiasts. It examines the cultural, historical, and literary contexts of the era, highlighting the complexities and contradictions of the time, including the influence of gender and race on social mores. The book profiles key American literature of the time, including The Great Gatsby, The Sun Also Rises, Babbit, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Passing, and includes essays, study questions, primary source documents, and chronologies. Support materials include activities, lesson plans, discussion questions, topics for further research, and suggested readings. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating study delves into the truth behind the myths and misconceptions that shaped the Roaring Twenties, as depicted through the captivating literary works of the era. This comprehensive reference to the Jazz Age, spanning from the aftermath of the First World War to the stock market crash of 1929, delves into the cultural, historical, and literary contexts of the period. Author Linda De Roche explores the writings of the time to go beyond the common perceptions of the Roaring Twenties and instead shed light on the era's complexities and contradictions, including the impact of gender and race on social norms. The book showcases prominent American literature of the time, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt, Anita Loos's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Nella Larsen's Passing. Each chapter is accompanied by essays that provide historical insights into the works, along with suggested learning activities. Additionally, chapters include study questions, primary source documents, and chronologies. Supporting materials include activities, lesson plans, discussion questions, topics for further research, and suggested readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 404g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 233 x 156 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9798765115954\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda DeRoche","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46842012008698,"sku":"9798765115954","price":22.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1731065164823_book.jpg?v=1731140009","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-jazz-age-a-historical-exploration-of-literature-9798765115954","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}