American Literature: A New Edition

Author: Hu Yintong
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Publishing Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This book integrates the introduction of the history of literary development with selected readings of classic works. It combines history and literature, where the two complement each other. The principles of concise and clear writing with emphasis on key points are followed. Each chapter includes six parts: the literary history of the period, introductions to writers, brief introductions to works, selected representative works, annotations, and comments on some of the selected texts. During the writing process, the book strives to present objective and comprehensive views, with in-depth yet accessible discussions. It pays attention to incorporating research findings on American literature from recent years at home and abroad, with simple and fluent language.