• ISBN13: 9788126939350
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: September 27, 2023
• Pages: 288
• Original Price: INR 1295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 450 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

America is a country of immense diversity, home to people from heterogeneous ethnic, religious and social backgrounds. Over the years, American society has witnessed an evolution in the realms of politics, social dynamics, economics, and literature. Major Trends in American Literature: Recent Critical Responses celebrates the rich literary tradition of American writers, featuring renowned literary figures such as Sylvia Plath, John Steinbeck, Emily Dickinson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, William Faulkner, T.S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, and many more. Their diverse writings encompass a wide array of themes, including war, slavery, subalternity, cultural diversity, spiritual consciousness, social realism, magic realism, romanticism, identity crisis, and various socio-political issues. This anthology comprises nineteen comprehensive essays showcasing recent critical responses and insightful interpretations of eminent scholars, academicians, and critics. These essays delve into major themes, perspectives, and prevailing literary trends during different periods in American Literature. The book will serve as a valuable resource for students, teachers, writers, and critics alike, offering a literary feast to satiate their intellectual craving.

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sharma, a distinguished educator, is currently Professor and Head, Department of English at Maharaj Singh College, Saharanpur. With 28 years of teaching experience, he served as Principal of J.S. (P.G.) College, Sikandrabad, for two years. Under his able guidance, twelve Ph.D. and two M.Phil. degrees have been awarded to research scholars. Prof. Sharma, shaped by his schooling at the prestigious Rashtriya Military School, Chail, Shimla Hills, embodies values of discipline, obedience, and a passion for sports and academics. His published works encompass thirty-five articles in esteemed journals and anthologies as well as books, titled Indian Writing in English: A Kaleidoscope of Recent Criticism and Critical Perspectives on Indian English Literature. He has been awarded certificates of appreciation from various literary and social organisations for his exemplary contributions to pedagogy and social welfare.