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The Oxford encyclopedia of American literature, edited by Jay Parini

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The Oxford encyclopedia of American literature, edited by Jay Parini

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and searchable index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Oxford encyclopedia of American literature

Nature of contents

encyclopediasdictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

607674985

Responsibility statement

edited by Jay Parini

Summary

"This award-winning Encyclopedia surveys the vibrant terrain of American literature in 350 essays from leading scholars, encompassing the range and depth of American literary history from the 1600s to the present day. The Encyclopedia includes essays on poets, playwrights, essayists, and novelists, as well as major works and essays on literary movements, periods, and themes. No mere catalog of dates, events, and synopses, the Encyclopedia's articles offer historical perspective and social context along with a range of possibilities with regard to critical approach."--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

v. 1. Academic novels-The essay in America -- v. 2. William Faulkner -Mina Loy -- v. 3. Norman Mailer-Sentimental literature -- v. 4. Anne Sexton-Writing as a woman in the twentieth century

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Encyclopedia of American literatureAmerican literature

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