A Short History of American Literature

By Walter C. Bronson

Book Overview

""A Short History of American Literature"" by Bronson Walter C. is a comprehensive guide to the literary history of America. The book is designed primarily for use in schools and colleges, and it provides a concise overview of the major literary movements, authors, and works that have shaped American literature from its early beginnings to the present day.The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the rest of the text, providing a brief overview of the historical and cultural context in which American literature emerged. From there, the book is divided into chapters that cover specific time periods and literary movements, including colonial literature, the Romantic era, the Realist movement, and the Modernist period.Each chapter includes detailed discussions of the major authors and works from that time period, as well as analysis of the literary techniques and themes that were prevalent during that time. The book also includes a helpful glossary of literary terms, as well as a bibliography of further reading for those who wish to delve deeper into specific topics.Overall, ""A Short History of American Literature"" is an excellent resource for students and scholars of American literature, as well as anyone who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the literary traditions that have shaped the United States.Small Course In American Literature For Students. It Deals With The Periods (Colonial, Revolutionary, Etc.), Regions (New England, New York, The South, Etc.), Authors: Brown, Franklin, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Twain, Poe, Etc. And Media, Newspapers, Magazines, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162947586
• ISBN13: 9781162947587
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"