Modernism and the Practice of Proletarian Literature

Exploring the intersection of radical writing and modernism, this book offers a multidisciplinary examination of US cultural production from 1856 to 1952. It delves into various art forms, including poetry, fiction, music, and popular contests, while highlighting a key author or text in each chapter. The first part traces the origins of the 1930s proletarian movement through earlier poetry and music, while the second part contrasts the works of proletarian novelists with those of established modernists and mainstream authors, enriching ongoing debates in literary studies.