The Cambridge History Of American Literature

The Cambridge History of American Literature is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of American literary history from its beginnings to the present day. Edited by William Peterfield Trent, this book is divided into several volumes, each covering a different period in American literary history. The first volume covers the period from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century, tracing the development of American literature from the earliest writings of the Puritans to the emergence of a distinctive American literary voice in the mid-nineteenth century. The second volume covers the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century, a period marked by the emergence of American realism and naturalism. The third volume covers the period from the turn of the twentieth century to the end of World War II, a period marked by the emergence of modernism and the Harlem Renaissance. The fourth volume covers the period from the end of World War II to the present day, a period marked by the emergence of postmodernism and the rise of multiculturalism. Each volume includes essays by leading scholars in the field, providing a detailed and nuanced analysis of the major literary movements, authors, and works of each period. The Cambridge History of American Literature is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the history of American literature.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.