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Author Diefendorf, Elizabeth.

Title The New York Public Library's books of the century / Elizabeth Diefendorf ; illustrations by Diana Bryan.

Publication Info. New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  016.909 D564    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  016.909 DIEFENDORF    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  011.7 NEW    Check Shelf
Description 229 pages : ; 20 cm
Note Derived from an exhibition on view at the New York Public Library.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [214]-221).
Contents Introduction -- Landmarks of modern literature -- Nature's realm -- Protest & progress -- Colonialism & its aftermath -- Mind & spirit -- Popular culture & mass entertainment -- Women rise -- Economics & technology -- Utopias & dystopias -- War, holocaust, totalitarianism -- Optimism, joy, gentility -- Favorites of childhood and youth.
Subject Civilization, Modern -- 20th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
United States -- Civilization -- 20th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
Civilization, Modern -- 19th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918 -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
Added Author New York Public Library.
Added Title Books of the century
ISBN 0195108973
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