American Literature, A History

Resumen del libro

This comprehensive history of American Literature traces its development from the earliest colonies in 1600 through to the present day. This accessible and engaging guide:

discusses major movements such as Puritanism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism and Postmodernism
draws on the historical cultural and political contexts of key literary texts and authors
covers prose, poetry and theatre and experimental literature
includes substantial sections on native and ethnic American literature
explains and contextualises major events, terms and figures in American History.
This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to contextualise their reading of American Literature.