American Literature: A History

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Synopsis
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.

Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
314 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781135104658
Related ISBNs:
9780203798430, 9780415569989, 9780415569972
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Hans Bertens and Theo D
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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