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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Huvudupphovsman: VanSpanckeren, Kathryn (Författare, medförfattare)
Övriga upphovsmän: VanSpanckeren, Kathryn.
Materialtyp: Bok
Språk:English
Publicerad: [s.l.] : United States Department of State, 1994.
Upplaga:Rev. ed.
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Sammanfattning: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.
Fysisk beskrivning:177 p. : ill.; 21 cm.
Bibliografi:Includes glossary and index.