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John P. Marquand - American Writers 46 was first published in 1965. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.

Entries define, explain, and illustrate terms and concepts from film, theater, printing, linguistics, criticism, theory, and literary history.

6th edition. Co-authored by C. Hugh Holman. Based on the original edition by William Flint Thrall and Addison Hibbard.

This fifth revised edition features approximately 1,900 items, most of which are annotated. It addresses several interdisciplinary studies that have become prominent in the last decade, especially on popular culture, racial and other minorities, Native Americans and Chicanos, and literary regionalism. It allots more space to computer aids, science fiction, children's literature, literature of the sea, film and literature, and linguistic studies of American English and includes a new section on psychology. The appendix lists the biography of each of 135 deceased American authors. ISBN 0-8223-0592-5 : $22.50 (For use only in the library).

Provides a dictionary of literary terms and outlines significant movements and events in British and American literary history.

In 'The Man from Bar 20,' Clarence Edward Mulford crafts a captivating tale set against the evolving American frontier. With its focus on Johnny Nelson, a young ranch hand wrestling with the encroachment of civilization upon the untamed landscape he loves, the narrative probes deeply into themes of change, adaptation, and the quest for belonging. Mulford's prose demonstrates a quintessentially Western blend of brisk action, defined characterization, and vivid scenery. Nestled within the linguistic context of early 20th-century American literature, Mulford's work offers a compelling snapshot of the societal transformations of the era, while still delivering a timeless exploration of an individual's struggle to balance personal desires with societal expectations. Clarence Edward Mulford was not only a defining voice in Western fiction but also an astute observer of the human condition. His personal experiences and observations of the American West's metamorphosis undoubtedly informed his portrayal of Johnny Nelson. Mulford provided an intimate look into the soul of the West as it grappled with progress, and in doing so, he vividly painted the emotional and physical landscape that his characters inhabited. 'The Man from Bar 20' is, therefore, a highly recommended read for those enamored with Westerns and students of American cultural evolution alike. Mulford's keen insights into the challenges of change—both for the rugged individualist and the community—are revealed through Johnny Nelson's relatable journey. Readers seeking an engaging narrative rich with the spirit of the Western genre will find this book an indelible addition to their literary journey, as well as a thoughtful commentary on the complexities of societal change.