Oxford Dictionary of American Literature

Author: James D. Hart
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Publish Date: 1993-01-01
Features: Since the founding of the United States over two hundred years ago, it has produced a succession of literary figures and a vast body of literature. American literature holds a special and important position in English literature. Starting from this century, the United States has experienced rapid economic, social, and political development, and its culture hased its dependence on European culture. Under the impetus of this new situation, American literature has also flourished.