Download or read book The Vernacular Matters of American Literature written by S. Lemke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From this study of Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ana Castillo arises a new model for analyzing American literature that highlights commonalities - one in which colloquial and lyrical style and content speak out against oppression.