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Kanopy
A Literary Tour of the United States
Summary
The diverse cultural mix of Chicago has produced a remarkable literary legacy. Delve into the novels of Theodore Dreiser and Upton Sinclair, works that feature modern society as a fierce competition for survival, and witness the racism faced by African Americans in Richard Wright's Native Son. Learn about the rich poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks and the poignant writing of Sandra Cisneros.