Reading the American Novel 1865 - 1914
Author | : G. R. Thompson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 455 |
Release | : 2011-10-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780631234067 |
ISBN-13 | : 0631234063 |
Rating | : 4/5 (063 Downloads) |
Download or read book Reading the American Novel 1865 - 1914 written by G. R. Thompson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable tool for teachers and students of American literature, Reading the American Novel 1865-1914 provides a comprehensive introduction to the American novel in the post-civil war period. Locates American novels and stories within a specific historical and literary context Offers fresh analyses of key selected literary works Addresses a wide audience of academics and non-academics in clear, accessible prose Demonstrates the changing mentality of 19th-century America entering the 20th century Explores the relationship between the intellectual and artistic output of the time and the turbulent socio-political context