Introduction to American Literature | 1865 to the Present

Student will encounter a comprehensive collection of American Literature from 1865 to the present and includes over seventy-five short stories, poems, and novel selections that encompass the distinct writing styles of the writers and eras. The text takes students on an academic journey from the period of Late Romanticism to Modernism and the present. Each chapter begins with brief writer bios and includes a concise introduction to the time period and how certain societal, economical, and political factors influenced writers in that era. Featured authors and poets include favorites such as Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, and Flannery O’Conner among many more. This anthology provides an opportunity for students to engage in extensive analysis of American works, both past and present. Preview the Table of Content! Want American Literature prior to 1865? Exploration of American Literature World Literature also available!