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American Literature

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Author: Dr. Veer Singh
ISBN: 9788198818195
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover

Contents: 1. The History and Culture of the United States of America, 2. Poetry, 3. Short Fiction, 4. Fiction, 5. Novel, 6. Drama, 7.Short Stories and Essays.

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American Literature is a comprehensive and thematically organized volume that offers readers a deep understanding of the United States’ literary heritage, intricately linked to its historical and cultural contexts. Moving beyond a simple chronological approach, the book presents literature as an active force in shaping American identity and social consciousness. It begins by examining foundational conflicts like the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, showing how these pivotal moments are continually reinterpreted through literary expression. The book highlights transformative cultural periods such as the Harlem Renaissance, emphasizing its role in asserting Black identity and artistic innovation. It explores confessional poetry’s power to universalize personal pain and delves into contemporary Indigenous poetry’s reclamation of narrative authority, offering insight into suppressed histories and ongoing struggles. The volume also traces the evolution of short fiction, from early American women writers who subtly challenged norms to modern authors who depict psychological and social realities with precision. Each section focuses on key authors or movements, analyzing major works, themes, and literary techniques within their broader historical and intellectual contexts. Designed to be both accessible and intellectually engaging, this book is ideal for students and scholars alike. By blending literary analysis with cultural history, American Literature offers a nuanced portrait of the voices and ideas that continue to define the American literary tradition.

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