American Literature

A History

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, American, Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Hans Bertens, Theo D'haen ISBN: 9781135104658
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Hans Bertens, Theo D'haen
ISBN: 9781135104658
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

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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:

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

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