THE GREAT GATSBY Introduction The modern age began in 1915 and ended around the year 1946. During that time American Literature changed in many ways. A lot of the changes were due to the impact of World War I. To truly appreciate literature written during this era you must understand the...

The concept of 'The American Dream' is one which has permeated the consciousness of American literature almost since its birth. Yet the search for a meaning behind and a definition of this ideal is still relevant even into the 21st century. In many ways it is very easily prescribed meanin...