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A Companion to the American Novel
Alfred Bendixen
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Description for A Companion to the American Novel
Hardback. A Companion to the American Novel provides a comprehensive treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from 1780 to the present day. Leading scholars in the field trace the development of the American novel during a specific period, paying special attention to the interaction of cultural forces and aesthetic principles. Editor(s): Bendixen, Alfred. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 704 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1210.
Featuring 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, A Companion to the American Novel provides a comprehensive single-volume treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from the late 18th century to the present day.
Featuring 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, A Companion to the American Novel provides a comprehensive single-volume treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from the late 18th century to the present day.
- Represents the most comprehensive single-volume introduction to this popular literary form currently available
- Features 37 contributions from a wide range of distinguished literary scholars
- Includes essays on topics and genres, historical overviews, and key individual works, including The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, Beloved, and many more.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405101196
SKU
V9781405101196
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Alfred Bendixen
Alfred Bendixen is Professor of English at Texas A & M University, and Founder and Executive Director of the American Literature Association. His books include Haunted Women (1985), an edition of the composite novel, The Whole Family (1986), The Amber Gods and Other Stories by Harriet Prescott Spofford (1989), Edith Wharton: New Critical Essays (1992), A Companion to the American ... Read more
Reviews for A Companion to the American Novel
“In addition to the various groups of essays, the book features a substantial chronology of American novels (from 1752 to 2000) and a series of lists of representative works in some of the most important traditions and genres discussed.” (Poetics Today, 1 May 2014) “As a consolidation of prior scholarship and a spur to further investigation, it makes ... Read more