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Literary research and the American realism and naturalism period :

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0810862425 (ebook)

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Literary research and the American realism and naturalism period :

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strategies and sources /

Linda L. Stein, Peter J. Lehu

Lanham, Md. :

Scarecrow Press,

2009

xi, 319 pages :

illustrations ;

23 cm

Literary research ;

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index

Strategies for online searching -- Literary reference sources -- Library catalogs -- Bibliographies, indexes, and annual reviews -- Scholarly journals -- Publishing history resources -- Magazines and newspapers of the period -- Microform and digital collections -- Manuscript and archival material -- Web resources -- Researching a thorny problem -- Appendix: Resources in related disciplines

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The American Realism and Naturalism literary period lasted from roughly 1861 to 1914. It was characterized by its response to the political, economic, and technological changes that transformed the nation during the Civil War and postbellum years. Some of the most well-known authors in American history wrote during this time, including Mark Twain, Henry James, Edith Wharton, Charles W. Chesnutt, and Upton Sinclair." "Literary Research and the American Realism and Naturalism Period: Strategies and Sources will help those interested in researching this era. Authors Linda L. Stein and Peter J. Lehu emphasize research methodology and outline the best practices for the research process, paying attention to the unique challenges inherent in conducting studies of national literature. Each chapter covers a different type of resource. The book offers a coherent account of how contemporary research skills and resources can complement one another in helping scholars effectively deal with typical challenges they encounter in their work

American literature-- 19th century-- Information resources

American literature-- 19th century-- Research-- Methodology

American literature-- 20th century-- Information resources

American literature-- 20th century-- Research-- Methodology

Naturalism in literature-- Information resources

Naturalism in literature-- Research-- Methodology

Realism in literature-- Information resources

Realism in literature-- Research-- Methodology

Stein, Linda L.,1956-

Lehu, Peter J.,1980-

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