THE PHENOMENON OF “SOUTHERN RENAISSANCE” IN AMERICAN LITERATURE OF THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY: LITERARY ENVIRONMENT AND PROCESSES
Authors: Umrzaqov Islomjon Isroilovich
Published: November 26, 2025 • Vol. 12 Issue 8 • Views: 129
This article provides a detailed analysis of the essence
of the “Southern Renaissance” period that emerged in the
southern region of the United States in the first half of the
20th century, examining its literary environment and
processes. The study explores the historical, social, and
political factors that led to the emergence of the “Southern
Renaissance,” and demonstrates how the unique culture,
traditions, and experiences of the people living in the
southern regions influenced literary processes. The article
analyzes the works of southern writers, their role in shaping
the national and cultural identity of the southern region, as
well as their opposition to racial, social, and cultural
stereotypes of that time. Furthermore, it discusses the role of
the “Southern Renaissance” in the literary development of the
United States, its contribution to national culture and
regionalism, as well as its connection with social changes and
historical processes. The study emphasizes the complex
relationships between literature and the political and
economic conditions of the region, as well as the place of this
movement in contemporary American literature.
Thus, the article presents an in-depth analysis of the
“Southern Renaissance” phenomenon from the perspective of
literary and cultural processes, as well as the historical
specificities of the American South, while also highlighting
its significance in modern American literature.