Reading the American Novel 1780-1865

by Shirley Samuels

Book Overview

Reading the American Novel 1780-1865 provides valuableinsights into the evolution and diversity of fictional genresproduced in the United States from the late 18th century until theCivil War, and helps introductory students to interpret andunderstand the fiction from this popular period. Offers an overview of early fictional genres and introducesways to interpret them todayFeatures in depth examinations of specific novelsExplores the social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118779916
• ISBN13: 9781118779910
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"