The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of New York

New York holds a special place in America's national mythology as both the gateway to the USA and as a diverse, vibrant cultural center distinct from the rest of the nation. From the international atmosphere of the Dutch colony New Amsterdam, through the expansion of the city in the nineteenth century, to its unique appeal to artists and writers in the twentieth, New York has given its writers a unique perspective on American culture. This Companion explores the range of writing and performance in the city, celebrating Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton, Eugene O'Neill, and Allen Ginsberg among a host of authors who have contributed to the city's rich literary and cultural history. Illustrated and featuring a chronology and guide to further reading, this book is the ideal guide for students of American literature as well as for all who love New York and its writers.

Author: Cyrus R. K. Patell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/11/2010
Pages: 282
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.58w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780521735551

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2010

About the Author
Patell, Cyrus R. K.: - Cyrus Patell is Associate Professor of English at New York University.Waterman, Bryan: - Bryan Waterman is Associate Professor of English at New York University.