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American Naturalism and the Jews: Garland, Norris, Dreiser, Wharton, and Cather,Used
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American Naturalism and the Jews examines the unabashed antiSemitism of five notable American naturalist novelists otherwise known for their progressive social values. Hamlin Garland, Frank Norris, and Theodore Dreiser all pushed for social improvements for the poor and oppressed, while Edith Wharton and Willa Cather both advanced the public status of women. But they all also expressed strong prejudices against the Jewish race and faith throughout their fiction, essays, letters, and other writings, producing a contradiction in American literary history that has stymied scholars and, until now, gone largely unexamined. In this breakthrough study, Donald Pizer confronts this disconcerting strain of antiSemitism pervading American letters and culture, illustrating how easily prejudice can coexist with even the most progressive ideals.Pizer shows how these writers' racist impulses represented more than just personal biases, but resonated with larger social and ideological movements within American culture. AntiSemitic sentiment motivated such various movements as the western farmers' populist revolt and the East Coast patricians' revulsion against immigration, both of which Pizer discusses here. This antagonism toward Jews and other nonAngloSaxon ethnicities intersected not only with these authors' social reform agendas but also with their literary method of representing the overpowering forces of heredity, social or natural environment, and savage instinct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Naturalism and the Jews'? A: The main theme of 'American Naturalism and the Jews' examines the contradiction of anti-Semitism exhibited by notable American naturalist novelists who otherwise advocated for social progress.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'American Naturalism and the Jews' is Donald Pizer, a scholar known for his work on American literature and culture.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on June 18, 2008.
- Q: What literary figures are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses five notable American naturalist novelists: Hamlin Garland, Frank Norris, Theodore Dreiser, Edith Wharton, and Willa Cather.
- Q: What is the significance of the anti-Semitism addressed in the book? A: The significance lies in how these authors' anti-Semitic sentiments coexist with their progressive ideals, reflecting broader social and ideological movements in American culture.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics does Donald Pizer cover in his analysis? A: Pizer covers topics such as the intersection of anti-Semitism with social reform agendas and the authors' literary methods of representing societal forces.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding American literary history? A: Yes, it provides insights into the contradictions within American literary history, particularly regarding the treatment of Jewish themes by prominent authors.