The Concise Heath Anthology of American Literature, Volume 1: Beginnings to 1865 (Heath Anthology of American Literature Series) - Softcover

Lauter, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 128507999X ISBN 13: 9781285079998

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

THE CONCISE HEATH ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE, Volume 1: BEGINNINGS TO 1865, Second Edition, brings the expansive, inclusive approach of Volumes A and B of THE HEATH ANTHOLOGY to a single-volume format. While other one-volume editions anthologize primarily familiar canonical works, the new CONCISE HEATH, Volume 1, offers a fresh perspective on American literature by showcasing the extraordinary diversity of literature written between the beginnings of the cultures of the "Americas" and 1865.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Lauter is the Smith Professor of Literature at Trinity College. He has served as president of the American Studies Association and is a major figure in the revision of the American literary canon.

Review:

"Of any American literature anthology, [this one features] the most generous variety of authors and texts with richly contextualized headnotes and footnotes."

"It's very thorough and complete, offering a huge array of options. The headnotes are useful and provide clear information to students (and teachers!). The layout is clear and clean. It's readable."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 128507999X
• ISBN 13: 9781285079998
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1280