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A Literary History of America by Wendell Barrett is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the literary traditions and movements that have shaped the American literary landscape from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Native American oral tradition, the colonial period, the American Renaissance, the rise of realism and naturalism, and the emergence of modernism and postmodernism.Through a series of carefully researched and engagingly written chapters, Wendell Barrett traces the evolution of American literature, highlighting the major writers, works, and themes that have defined each era. He also examines the social, political, and cultural contexts that have influenced American literature, showing how it has both reflected and shaped American society.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a particular period in American literary history. Within each chapter, Barrett provides detailed analysis of key literary works, as well as biographical information about the writers who produced them. He also includes critical interpretations and assessments of each work, placing them in their historical and cultural context.Overall, A Literary History of America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich and varied tradition of American literature. It provides a fascinating and informative overview of the major literary movements and trends that have shaped American culture, and offers insights into the social and historical forces that have influenced American writers and their works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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