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Fictions of America: The Book of Firsts
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781735778983
Publisher: Warbler Press
Published: Nov 23 2020
Pages: 348
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.78 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An unprecedented compendium of milestones in the history of American literature, this anthology presents all of the first literary works that broke barriers, inaugurated new traditions, and prove that the imagination of diverse authors was one of the most powerful forces in shaping our nation. Fictions of America brings together the first published work by literary pioneers who, through bold self-expression, helped create what we call America today. Surprising, thrilling, and charged with the energy of originality and innovation, this eminently teachable collection serves as a foundation and an inspiration for imagining our shared future. Draws on the most up-to-date scholarship for concise introductions to each work and author, key suggestions for further readings, and reliable source information.
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