Chronological Outlines of American Literature

By Selden L Whitcomb

Book Overview

Chronological Outlines of American Literature is a book written by Selden L. Whitcomb that provides a comprehensive overview of American literature from its earliest beginnings to the present day. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific time period in American literary history. The book begins with the literature of the Native Americans and early explorers and colonizers of the New World, then moves on to the literature of the Puritan era, the Enlightenment, and the American Revolution. It covers the Romantic period, the Transcendentalists, and the emergence of Realism and Naturalism in the late 19th century.The book also includes chapters on the literature of the Harlem Renaissance, modernism, and postmodernism, as well as contemporary literature. Each chapter provides an overview of the major literary movements and figures of the time period, as well as important cultural and historical events that influenced American literature.Chronological Outlines of American Literature is an essential resource for students and scholars of American literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and evolution of American culture. It provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the rich and diverse literary tradition of the United States.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: 1417987073
• ISBN13: 9781417987078
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"