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American Literature: A History

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This comprehensive history of American Literature traces its development from the earliest colonial writings of the late 1500s through to the present day. This lively, engaging and highly accessible guide:

offers lucid discussions of all major influences and movements such as Puritanism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism and Postmodernism

draws on the historical, cultural, and political contexts of key literary texts and authors

covers the whole range of American literature: prose, poetry, theatre and experimental literature

includes substantial sections on native and ethnic American literatures

explains and contextualises major events, terms and figures in American history.

This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to situate their reading of American Literature in the appropriate religious, cultural, and political contexts.

Pages: 320

Format: ebook

Release: November 12, 2013

ISBN 13: 9781135104580

American Literature: A History

0/5 ( ratings)

This comprehensive history of American Literature traces its development from the earliest colonial writings of the late 1500s through to the present day. This lively, engaging and highly accessible guide:

offers lucid discussions of all major influences and movements such as Puritanism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism and Postmodernism

draws on the historical, cultural, and political contexts of key literary texts and authors

covers the whole range of American literature: prose, poetry, theatre and experimental literature

includes substantial sections on native and ethnic American literatures

explains and contextualises major events, terms and figures in American history.

This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to situate their reading of American Literature in the appropriate religious, cultural, and political contexts.

Pages: 320

Format: ebook

Release: November 12, 2013

ISBN 13: 9781135104580

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