Joseph R. Thornfield is a literary editor and scholar who specializes in American modernist literature. He has particular expertise in the Lost Generation writers and the cultural impact of World War I on American literary expression. Thornfield has contributed to various annotated editions and educational materials focusing on early twentieth-century fiction. His research interests include the development of modernist prose techniques and the intersection of historical events with literary innovation. He approaches classic literature with an emphasis on making these important works accessible to contemporary readers while preserving their historical and cultural significance.