Taking a thematic approach, this new companion provides an
interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and international study of American
literary journalism.
From the work of Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman to that of Joan
Didion and Dorothy Parker, literary journalism is a genre that both
reveals and shapes American history and identity. This volume not only
calls attention to literary journalism as a distinctive genre but also
provides a critical foundation for future scholarship. It brings
together cutting-edge research from literary journalism scholars,
examining historical perspectives; themes, venues, and genres across
time; theoretical approaches and disciplinary intersections; and new
directions for scholarly inquiry.
Provoking reconsideration and inquiry, while providing new historical
interpretations, this companion recognizes, interacts with, and honors
the tradition and legacies of American literary journalism scholarship.
Engaging the work of disciplines such as sociology, anthropology,
African American studies, gender studies, visual studies, media studies,
and American studies, in addition to journalism and literary studies,
this book is perfect for students and scholars of those disciplines.