The Continuum encyclopedia of American literature [electronic resource]
2012
Book
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.
Main title:
The Continuum encyclopedia of American literature [electronic resource] / Steven R. Serafin, general editor ; Alfred Bendixen, associate editor.
Imprint:
New York [N.Y.] : Continuum, 2003 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.)
Collation:
1 online resource (1137 entries) : 1 image, digital files.
Notes:
Originally published in 1999 as: Encyclopedia of American literature.Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xiv, 1305 p.
Contents:
A-Z.More 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.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780826417770 (pbk)0826417779 (pbk)0826415172 (print)9781849721325 (online)9780826415172 (print)
Dewey class:
810.3
LC class:
PS21
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502738
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