Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Literature

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Encyclopedia of Jewish-American Literature

by Gloria L. Cronin and Alan L. Berger

Published 1 April 2009

Jewish-American writing holds an essential place in America's literary tradition, and Jewish-American writers have flourished in many genres, including fiction, drama, poetry, and more. ""Encyclopedia of Jewish-American Literature"" examines hundreds of these authors and works, focusing on those that are part of the high school and college curriculum, as well as the historically significant and contemporary.The coverage includes: The Adventures of Augie March; Dorothy Parker; Chaim Potok; Ragtime; Philip Roth; Isaac Bashevis Singer; Susan Sontag; Elie Wiesel; and more.