Reading the American Novel 1865 - 1914

By G.R. Thompson

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631234063
• ISBN13: 9780631234067
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.0"