POST WORLD WAR II: ANALYSIS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE

Abstract

American literature saw some notable advancements and transformations following World War II. The literature of the era reflected the war's tremendous effects on American society and culture. A wide range of issues and literary styles define American literature written after World War II. The rise of the Beat Generation, a group of writers who rejected conventional American culture and tried to experiment with alternative forms of expression, was one of the most important developments of this era. Many Beat writers, including Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, wrote about their experiences with drugs, sexuality, and spirituality. Their writing greatly influenced other writers and artists in the following years.