What was the social or cultural climate at the time of its publication?

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Consider a novel or book from any era in U.S. history that has made an impression on you. Research this book on the Internet to discover how it played a part in shaping U.S. popular culture, how culture shaped the book in question, or both. Then, answer the following questions:
What was the social or cultural climate at the time of its publication?
What was the initial critical reception? Did opinions of the book change over time?
At what point was the book most popular?
Does the book belong to a larger movement? Was it a reaction against a political moment or literary movement that came before?

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