Writing the Lost Generation: Expatriate Autobiography and American Modernism

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Exploring the self-representations of the Lost Generation, this book reveals both well-known and overlooked expatriate American writers. Alongside autobiographies from figures like Malcolm Cowley and Ernest Hemingway, it highlights significant contributions from lesser-known authors such as Sylvia Beach and Alfred Kreymborg. Craig Monk's analysis offers a fresh perspective on these modernist voices, showcasing their reflections and the broader cultural context of their time. This comprehensive overview deepens our understanding of the literary landscape shaped by these influential writers.