The Western Home: A Literary History of Norwegian American

by Orm Øverland

Book Overview

This sweeping overview of Norwegian-American literature
goes beyond fiction, poetry, and drama to probe letters, travel accounts,
informational emigration aids, and newspapers. The author brings to his
work extensive knowledge of the American cultural setting. His clear,
jargon-free writing style will be welcomed by scholars and layreaders
alike, as he gives the impression of examining literature almost from
within, rather...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252023277
• ISBN13: 9780252023279
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Norwegian-American Historical Association
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"