A History of American Literature (Volume 7)

Author: Edited by Sacvan Bercovitch (USA), Translated by Sun Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Cambridge History of American Literature explores a broad range of American literary branches, encompassing emerging and established trends. It includes contributions from scholars and critics, whose efforts have made this field an important component of literary academic research, both now and in the future. These authors compile the achievements of American literary criticism over nearly three decades, thus speaking for both the divisions and the continuities between two generations of academic accomplishments. The narrative sections constitute a significant portion of the book, providing a broader perspective and more grandeur in the exploration of American literary history compared to previous editions. At the same time, while the voice of traditional literary criticism forms the backdrop of these narratives, it also collaborates with the diverse interests that shape the characteristics of contemporary literary studies. The Cambridge History of American Literature offers extensive, interdisciplinary discussions on various literary genres and works from different periods in American literature. The expansion of American literary materials is partly due to some works that were previously overlooked but have recently been rediscovered and gained attention. As the scope of American literary materials expands, so does the research methodology applied to them, both in quantity and diversity. The multifaceted academic and critical enterprise reflected in The Cambridge History of American Literature explores diversity in social, cultural, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions. Compared to previous discussions, it also demonstrates a richer concept of authority in literary studies.