Breeding and Eugenics in the American Literary Imagination

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Focusing on the early twentieth century, the book explores the influence of eugenics on American literature through the works of authors such as Jack London and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It examines how eugenic racial discourse shaped literary production between 1900 and 1940, highlighting the disturbing ideologies that permeated the era. Luczak's investigation reveals the complex interplay between literature and eugenic thought, shedding light on a discredited yet significant aspect of American intellectual history.