Bibliograph

The Continuum encyclopedia of American literature, Steven R. Serafin, general editor ; Alfred Bendixen, associate editor

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The Continuum encyclopedia of American literature, Steven R. Serafin, general editor ; Alfred Bendixen, associate editor

Language

eng

Abstract

From John Smith to Jack Kerouac, Cotton Mather to Toni Morrison, Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King, Francis Parkman to Alex Haley, the story of American literature is really many stories — of ancient indigenous peoples, early settlers, men and women enslaved and liberated, war and peace, and immigrants seeking better lives. America's multifaceted literary heritage reflects its deepest spiritual and material consciousness: rooted and rootless, rural and urban, timeless and ever-changing. Through a living literature, one comes to learn one's orientations, aspirations, and worldviews: where we have come from and where we may be going

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Continuum encyclopedia of American literature

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

436845455

Responsibility statement

Steven R. Serafin, general editor ; Alfred Bendixen, associate editor

Table Of Contents

A-ZMore than ten years in the making, this comprehensive single-volume literary survey is for the student, scholar, and general reader. The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature represents a collaborative effort, involving 300 contributors from across the United States and Canada. Composed of signed biographical-critical entries, this Encyclopedia serves as both guide and companion to the study and appreciation of American literature

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Encyclopedia of American literature

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