Second, sociology of literature, which concern about a literary work, as a subject of this study is about what is implied of a literary work and what the purpose message will be conveyed. ... Literature as a Mirror of Age In relation to the sociology of literature, literary work is the reflection of the social life in the certain time when author created the literary work. ... Thus the study of the sociology of literature is to connect the experiences of prominent figures of imagination in a literary work and the particular situation based on the historical background when the literary work wa...

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Marxist literary theory presents a challenge to traditional criticism in the sense that it provides a political social perspective upon literary works. ... Therefore, the conceptions within literary and fundamental Marxism can easily be directed towards inequality and the complex economic relations within families. ... Although May Sinclair's focus in the novel is upon Psychoanalysis and the repression of sexuality, the actions, virtues and social systems within this text are relevant to Marxist literary criticism. ... The descriptions seen above are a short analysis of the symbols and ac...

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The problem he identified was how the telling of history was becoming disturbed by the subjective approaches of many literary writers and sociologists. ... This kills the integrity of history and submits everything to simple relativism and individual analysis. ...

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While exploring sources for my Literary Review, I came across two very different research materials Levstik's (Stephen J. ... Thornton breaks his analysis into groups – character of the social science and social education position analyzing in detail their principles and problems, then comparing two eras 1920 – mid 1940s and late 1950s – early 1970s (Levstik 51). ... As far as my Literary Review, I find both articles interesting; however, there is not much of a connection. ...

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While exploring sources for my Literary Review, I came across two very different research materials Levstik's (Stephen J. ... Thornton breaks his analysis into groups – character of the social science and social education position analyzing in detail their principles and problems, then comparing two eras 1920 – mid 1940s and late 1950s – early 1970s (Levstik 51). ... As far as my Literary Review, I find both articles interesting; however, there is not much of a connection. ...

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Since the beginning of Industrialization, between European and American countries/states, in the 19th century, a dramatic change from modernization reflected in society's methods, ideas, and lifestyles. For example, when the first American train was developed it eventually led to cars and buses. Also, women had a standard position at home, but now they are allowed to have any freedom reflected on their clothes, jobs, and identity overall. Having said, Americans began to focus so much on the modern world and neglect tradition. In the short story "A Rose for Emily" by William Fau...

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