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The Norton Anthology American Literature, Volume A: Beginnings to 1820
by
Nina Baym,
Wayne Franklin , Jerome Klinkowitz , Arnold Krupat , Philip F. Gura , Bruce Michelson , Robert S. Levine , Jeanne Campbell Reesman
,
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The classic survey of American literature from its sixteenth-century origins to its flourishing present.
This anthology offers the work of over 260 writers—34 newly included—representing the extraordinary wealth and diversity of American literature. Among the 36 major works included in their entirety are Franklin's Autobiography; Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter; ...more
This anthology offers the work of over 260 writers—34 newly included—representing the extraordinary wealth and diversity of American literature. Among the 36 major works included in their entirety are Franklin's Autobiography; Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter; ...more
Paperback, 972 pages
Published
April 19th 2007
by W. W. Norton & Company
(first published July 1st 2002)
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I love the trivial bits of information included in the glosses and introductory essays. Like the fact that Thomas Paine's earthly remains' whereabouts are unknown. Or the irony of Jonathan Edwards's death following an inoculation taken to prove the positive good of inoculations. The pieces of literature are themselves not all that engrossing, though...Though they do illuminate some interesting aspects of early American consciousness and the narrative for our nation with its burgeoning ideologies...more
I’m done I’m done I’M DONE!!!! **Happy Dance**
Okay had to get that out of the way first. Okay so it is really difficult to rate this book a) because it was a “work” book rather than a “for fun” book but mostly, b) because it is an anthology therefore containing many works for which my enjoyment varied greatly. So what I will do is give a quick review of how I felt about the anthology as a whole and then for fun and anyone who is interested I’ll briefly comment on some of the individu...more
Okay had to get that out of the way first. Okay so it is really difficult to rate this book a) because it was a “work” book rather than a “for fun” book but mostly, b) because it is an anthology therefore containing many works for which my enjoyment varied greatly. So what I will do is give a quick review of how I felt about the anthology as a whole and then for fun and anyone who is interested I’ll briefly comment on some of the individu...more
Emphasis on religion, can be a bit tedious to read some texts (this is one of those books that helps to talk to a professor about passages, because some can go over your head).
The overall reaction my class had to this book was that it was tedious and difficult to analyze, and Volume B was preferred for it's entertainment value. But educationally, it's worthwhile to read both volumes and analyze them.
The overall reaction my class had to this book was that it was tedious and difficult to analyze, and Volume B was preferred for it's entertainment value. But educationally, it's worthwhile to read both volumes and analyze them.
Seventh Edition
Let's not talk about it too much.
With lots of skipping (obviously), I've finished the first half. The second half will be saved for a later semester.
Highlights: the captivity narratives, Irving, the bits of Emerson that didn't make me want to smack him, Judith Sergeant Murray, Fuller (again), Bartleby (again), and Douglass. Lowlights: Basically everything else.
With lots of skipping (obviously), I've finished the first half. The second half will be saved for a later semester.
Highlights: the captivity narratives, Irving, the bits of Emerson that didn't make me want to smack him, Judith Sergeant Murray, Fuller (again), Bartleby (again), and Douglass. Lowlights: Basically everything else.
This anthology is great! I have never been one to really dive into America Literature (especially early colonial writings), but I am really enjoying this and how each piece has shaped our country in some way. I think the writings and excerpts are the perfect amount, providing a solid foundation for further reading.
I had to read these for my Lit class but I enjoyed them very much. They are not complete novels, they are parts of speeches and books by famous authors. But none the less, I learned a lot from these books. I've kept them and gone back to them several times.
Great anthology
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