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Where is American Literature? / Caroline F. Levander.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Levander, Caroline Field, 1964-
- Series:
- Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- American literature--History and criticism.
- American literature.
- Geography and literature.
- Literature and globalization.
- Internationalism in literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (212 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Malden, MA : Wiley Blackwell, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Where is American Literature? offers a spirited and compelling argument for rethinking the way we view American literature in relation to the nation while powerfully demonstrating why it continues to matter in a global age. A refreshing and accessible investigation into the various locations - linguistic, geographical, virtual, ideological - where American writing is produced and consumed Takes a highly original approach by viewing US literature spatially rather than chronologically or thematically, retuning our understanding of the subjectThe boo
- Contents:
- Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Discovering American Literature; Part I: Places; In the Eye of the Beholder; On the Edge; Part II: Environments; In the Cloud; In the House; Part III: Communities; At the Club; Under Enemy Fire; Conclusion: Home As Found; Suggested Further Reading; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781118339640
- 1118339649
- 9781118339633
- 1118339630
- 9781299476288
- 1299476287
- 9781118339770
- 1118339770
- OCLC:
- 841915113
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