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Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100205763103
ISBN-139780205763108
eBay Product ID (ePID)107904384
Product Key Features
Number of Pages2368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameConcise Anthology of American Literature
SubjectGeneral, American / General
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Bradley, Dana D. Nelson, George L. Mcmichael, James S. Leonard, Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight55.2 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-029031
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal810.8
SynopsisThis consise anthology offers a balanced approach to the enjoyment of reading American literature.Over 20 new authors representing diverse cultural backgrounds allow students to read about unique experiences through the eyes of esteemed writers including Sonia Sanchez, Sherman Alexie, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Frances E.W. Harper. New historical documents, including the romantic letters exchanged by John and Abigail Adams and an account of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young soldier, provide an understanding for student readers. Four groundbreaking dramas (from the 18th century: "Slaves in Algiers," by Susanna Haswell Rowson; from the 19th century: "The Escape, " by William Wells Brown; from the early 20th century: "Trifles," by Susan Glaspell; and from the late 20th century: "Fences," by August Wilson) help students understand the role of theater in America through the centuries. Speeches by Legendary Leaders include Martin Luther King s unforgettable I Have a Dream speech and Booker T. Washington s historical Atlanta Exposition Address in addition to Barack Obama s 2009 Inaugural Address.", This consise anthology offers a balanced approach to the enjoyment of reading American literature. Over 20 new authors representing diverse cultural backgrounds allow students to read about unique experiences through the eyes of esteemed writers including Sonia Sanchez, Sherman Alexie, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Frances E.W. Harper. New historical documents, including the romantic letters exchanged by John and Abigail Adams and an account of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young soldier, provide an understanding for student readers. Four groundbreaking dramas (from the 18th century: Slaves in Algiers , by Susanna Haswell Rowson; from the 19th century: The Escape, by William Wells Brown; from the early 20th century: Trifles , by Susan Glaspell; and from the late 20th century: Fences , by August Wilson) help students understand the role of theater in America through the centuries. Speeches by Legendary Leaders include Martin Luther King's unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech and Booker T. Washington's historical Atlanta Exposition Address in addition to Barack Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address.
LC Classification NumberPS507.C56 2010
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- 04. Mär. 2020
Great book for historical literature
Book was in great condition and actually has great stories in there. Saved a great deal of $ and this was what the Professor required of us for American Literature.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
