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American literature from the 1850s to 1945 / edited by Adam Augustyn.

By: Series: The Britannica guide to world literature | Britannica guide to world literaturePublication details: New York: Britannica Educational Pub., 2010Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrationsISBN:
  • 1615302344
  • 9781615302345
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • PS201 .A44 2010eb
Online resources: Summary: Article Abstract: Weaving together imagination and social commentary, the literature of a nation is often the most effective way to understand the ethos of its people at any given time. The written word offers a sharpened lens through which readers can perceive the world they inhabit, so as to better comprehend personal or universal truths. This captivating series presents major authors, poets, and texts from the world over, immersing students in the life stories of authors that are often as engaging as the narratives these writers have crafted. Discussions on significant literary movements place the works in s.
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Book, Standard Loan (4 weeks) Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Library - Royal Liverpool Main Shelves Available

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Article Abstract: Weaving together imagination and social commentary, the literature of a nation is often the most effective way to understand the ethos of its people at any given time. The written word offers a sharpened lens through which readers can perceive the world they inhabit, so as to better comprehend personal or universal truths. This captivating series presents major authors, poets, and texts from the world over, immersing students in the life stories of authors that are often as engaging as the narratives these writers have crafted. Discussions on significant literary movements place the works in s.