Post-Civil War Novel Resurgence: Trends and Social Reflection

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on describing the manners of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the rooms of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the rooms of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the rooms of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was not affected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the rooms of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.

The novel was unaffected in the same way that poetry (see T40) was by the Civil War. The pre-war narrative was not in such a favorable situation. By contrast, the novel experienced a resurgence, reflecting the dire situation the country had just experienced and exploring gender roles more appropriately.

Major trends:

  • The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
  • The followers of manners: Another narrative current focused on the description of manners of the rooms of the bourgeoisie.
  • The use of humor: The humorous novel satisfied the demand for literature, allowing readers to escape the harsh social reality.