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The Columbia Literary History of the United States offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey spanning from prehistoric cave narratives through the radical movements of the 1960s and experimental literature of the 1980s. This comprehensive volume, published by Columbia University Press, stands as one of the century's most important works in American studies, providing extensive coverage of canonical writers including Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson, and Hemingway. Beyond established literary figures, the book gives considerable attention to recently discovered authors such as Kate Chopin and explores literary movements and forms of writing previously understudied in major surveys. Whether you are a scholar, student, or literature enthusiast, this definitive reference work delivers the depth and scope needed to understand the full scope of American literary achievement across multiple centuries and genres.

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Columbia University Press publication covers American literature from prehistoric narratives through the 1960s radical movements and 1980s experimentation.

Extensive treatment of major writers including Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson, and Hemingway alongside recently recovered authors like Kate Chopin.

Comprehensive exploration of literary movements and writing forms previously given limited attention in other major American literature surveys.

Authoritative reference work regarded as one of the century's most important contributions to American studies and literary history.

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Release Date
25 January 1988
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07 February 2007

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