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Explore a comprehensive and authoritative survey of American letters with this essential volume from Columbia University Press. For the first time in forty years, readers have access to an updated look at the literature of the United States, covering a vast timeline from prehistoric cave narratives to the radical movements of the sixties and the experimentation found in the eighties. This volume serves as a foundational resource for students and scholars of American studies. It provides deep analysis of legendary writers such as Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson, and Hemingway. Beyond the classics, this book expands the conversation by giving significant attention to recently discovered writers like Kate Chopin. By examining literary movements and writing forms that have often been overlooked in previous studies, this work offers a complete and modern perspective on the evolution of American storytelling.

Key Features

Provides an up-to-date survey of United States literature that has not been updated in four decades.

Covers an expansive historical range from prehistoric cave narratives to modern movements in the 1960s and 1980s.

Includes detailed treatment of famous American authors including Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson, and Hemingway.

Highlights recently discovered writers such as Kate Chopin to provide a broader literary perspective.

Examines literary movements and specific writing forms that have not been studied amply in the past.

Serves as a major volume in the field of American studies for researchers and enthusiasts.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
25 January 1988
Listed Since
07 February 2007

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