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The book explores the prevalence of postapocalyptic themes in early nineteenth-century American literature, analyzing how these narratives reflect societal anxieties and cultural shifts of the time. It delves into various texts that envision dystopian futures, revealing the underlying fears and hopes of the era. Through this examination, the author highlights the significance of these fantasies in understanding the American psyche and the historical context in which they were created.
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Postapocalyptic Fantasies in Antebellum American Literature, John Hay
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- 2018
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- Title
- Postapocalyptic Fantasies in Antebellum American Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Hay
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9781108418249
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the prevalence of postapocalyptic themes in early nineteenth-century American literature, analyzing how these narratives reflect societal anxieties and cultural shifts of the time. It delves into various texts that envision dystopian futures, revealing the underlying fears and hopes of the era. Through this examination, the author highlights the significance of these fantasies in understanding the American psyche and the historical context in which they were created.