Selected Works of American Culture and Literature 1607–1914

Author: Pan Shaozhong (Editor)
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Publish Date: 1998-11-01
Features: Selected and annotated by Professor Pan Shaozhong of the Diplomatic Academy of China, Selected Works of American Culture and Literature 1607-1914 is China's first English textbook on American studies. The book follows the development of American culture and society, divided into four parts: "Puritan Period," "American Revolution and the Founding of the Republic," "Period of Capitalist Prosperity," and "Gilded Age and Reform Period." Each part includes selected writings on politics, society, history, and literature, with a focus on literary works, reflecting the authentic characteristics and evolution of American culture in different historical periods. To help readers understand the patterns and features of American cultural development, each part is preceded by a Chinese introduction; to facilitate further study, each part is followed by a reading list. Each selected work is accompanied by an author bio or background introduction written in Chinese, as well as unique annotations on the works.