American Literature
A History
Hans Bertens author Theo D'haen author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Nov '13
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£130.00(9780415569972)
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.
ISBN: 9780415569989
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 544g
314 pages