Critical introduction to the contemporary american novel focusing on contexts, key texts and criticism.

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This four-volume reference work surveys American literature from the early 20th century to the present day, featuring a diverse range of American works and auth

In this challenging book the author identifies the principle features of this new genre and interprets them as responses to modern society.

Reading the American Novel 1780-1865 provides valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of fictional genres produced in the United States from the late