The Cambridge Introduction to Early American Literature

Presenting a literary history of American writing (from 1492 to 1820) and a concise social and cultural history, Emory Elliott traces the impact of race, gender, and ethnic conflict on early American culture. He explores the centrality of American Puritanism in the formation of a distinctively American literature. This highly comprehensive study is essential reading for students of the literature, history and culture of early America.

Author: Emory Elliott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/29/2002
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780521817172

About the Author
Elliott, Emory: - Emory Elliott is University Professor of the University of California, Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California at Riverside, and Director of the Center for Ideas and Society.

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