A Companion to the American Novel (Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture)

Brand: Wiley-Blackwell

Author: Bendixen, Alfred

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 704

EAN: 9781118917480

Release Date: 17-11-2014

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.4 inches

Details: Featuring 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, A Companion to the American Novel provides a comprehensive single-volume treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from the late 18th century to the present day. Represents the most comprehensive single-volume introduction to this popular literary form currently available Features 37 contributions from a wide range of distinguished literary scholars Includes essays on topics and genres, historical overviews, and key individual works, including The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, Beloved, and many more.