TIFF People’s Choice Award Winner 'American Fiction' is shifting its release plan, moving from a limited opening on November 3rd to December 15th. This highly anticipated feature directorial debut by Cord Jefferson, produced by MGM/MRC, features an outstanding cast including Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Skyler Wright. The film presents a scathing satire on the publishing industry and its treatment of serious works by Black writers. It focuses on Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (played by Jeffrey Wright), one of these writers, who returns to his hometown of Boston to participate in a book festival. However, much to his disappointment, the turnout is significantly low as the audience opts for another book seminar featuring the bestselling work, 'We Lives in Da Ghetto' by author Sintara Golden (played by Issa Rae).
American Fiction
Colonial and Early American Fiction (17th-18th century): Early American fiction was heavily influenced by religious and moralistic themes. Notable works include sermons, diaries, and religious allegories like "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan.
19th-Century American Fiction: This century saw the emergence of several important literary movements, including:
Romanticism: Writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne explored themes of the supernatural, the dark side of human nature, and the mysterious.
Transcendentalism: Authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau promoted individualism, self-reliance, and a deep connection with nature.
Realism and Naturalism: Authors such as Mark Twain, Henry James, and Stephen Crane depicted the complexities of American society, often focusing on the gritty realities of life.
Gothic Literature: Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving contributed to the American Gothic tradition with tales of horror and the macabre.
20th-Century American Fiction: This century witnessed a great diversity of styles and themes, reflecting the changing social and cultural landscape:
Modernism: Writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and William Faulkner experimented with narrative techniques and explored the disillusionment of the post-World War I era.
Harlem Renaissance: African American writers like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay contributed to a flourishing of African American literature, addressing issues of race and identity.
Southern Gothic: Authors like Flannery O'Connor and William Faulkner created works set in the American South, often featuring grotesque and morally complex characters.
Beat Generation: Writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg rebelled against mainstream society and explored themes of nonconformity, spirituality, and experimentation.
Contemporary Fiction: Authors like Toni Morrison, Philip Roth, and Don DeLillo have continued to explore a wide range of themes, including identity, politics, and the human condition.
Postmodernism and Contemporary American Fiction (late 20th century to present): Postmodern authors like Thomas Pynchon and David Foster Wallace have pushed the boundaries of narrative structure and challenged conventional storytelling.
Genre Fiction: American fiction includes a variety of popular genres such as science fiction (Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick), fantasy (J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin), crime fiction (Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett), and more.
Diverse Voices: Contemporary American fiction has seen an increase in voices from various cultural backgrounds, exploring themes related to immigration, multiculturalism, and the experiences of marginalized communities.
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