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Great American Authors: Since 1650

Presented by Jane Kaczmarek, Great American Authors: 1650 to Present, presents the rich literary tradition of American storytelling. No country has produced a more impressive group of writers in a shorter period of time than America. It has been an incredible journey of finding the nation's voice, beginning with the first colonists in the 17th century to a small cadre of brilliant, 19th century, New England writers who defined the unique American experience and soul, to the whole country speaking out in the 20th Century against war, poverty, racism and alienation. Featuring such greats as Poe... Dickenson... Twain... Alcott... Hemingway... Wolfe... Steinbeck... Vonnegut... and Morrison, this eight part series presents the lives and literary output of over 60 of America's most read authors. Designed for literary enthusiasts and history buffs alike, Great American Authors: Since 1650 is a must for every 21st century library and classroom. Authors are presented in concise, stand-alone clips, in chronological order.

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  • Tuesday, March 5
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    This generation of writer witnessed and participated in WWII, Korea, The Cold War, The Civil Rights movement, and Vietnam. These experiences shaped the intellect, spirit and emotion of these authors in ways that were translated into their writing. Chapters: 1959- Lorraine Hansberry's Play A Raisin in the Sun is Produced. 1961- Joseph Heller Writes Catch-22. 1966- Truman Capote Writes In Cold Blood. 1969- Kurt Vonnegut Writes Slaughterhouse Five. 1982- John Updike's Rabbit is Rich Wins Pulitzer Prize for Literature. 1989- Asian American Amy Tan Publishes The Joy Luck Club. 1993- Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and August Wilson Redefine the Black Experience. 2007- Cormac McCarthy Wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Road.