Do you consider the immigrant, working class background of Dreiser of crucial significance to the development of Dreiser as an artist? Give your reasons.
What were the major changes that happened in American society during the 19th century?
Examine the socio-political factors that contributed towards the emergence of Naturalism as a literary movement.
What do you understand by the term ‘American Renaissance’? Outline its major achievement.
Show how American literature in 19th century is engaged in the quest for American nationhood.
