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The New York Public Library's books of the century [electronic resource] / Books of the century Elizabeth Diefendorf, editor ; illustrations by Diana Bryan. - New York : Oxford University Press, 1996. - 1 online resource (229 p.)

Derived from an exhibition on view at the New York Public Library.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [214]-221).

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.

ISBN: 9781429415798 (electronic bk.) 1429415797 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Primera Jornada de Catalogacion.
Civilization, Modern--20th century--Bibliography--Exhibitions.
Civilization, Modern--19th century--Bibliography--Exhibitions.
Civilización moderna--Siglo XX--Exposiciones--Bibliografías.
Estados Unidos--Civilización moderna--Siglo XX--Exposiciones--Bibliografías.
Civilización moderna--Siglo XIX--Exposiciones--Bibliografías.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Civilization--20th century--Bibliography--Exhibitions.
United States--Civilization--1865-1918--Bibliography--Exhibitions.
Estados Unidos--Civilización moderna--1865-1918--Exposiciones--Bibliografías.

LC Class. No.: Z 5579.6 / N532 1996

Dewey Class. No.: 016.90982