Outline of american literature /
American literature is dazzlingly diverse, exciting and evolving. For Mark Twain and other American writers of the late 19th century, realism was not merely a literary technique: It was a way of speaking truth and exploding worn-out conventions. American literature continues to evolve, reflecting th...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[s.l.] :
United States Department of State,
1994.
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| Edition: | Rev. ed. |
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| Summary: | American literature is dazzlingly diverse, exciting and evolving. For Mark Twain and other American writers of the late 19th century, realism was not merely a literary technique: It was a way of speaking truth and exploding worn-out conventions. American literature continues to evolve, reflecting the diverse, restless people who call themselves Americans. |
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| Physical Description: | 177 p. : ill.; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes glossary and index. |