First published 1989
Dive into the complex, turbulent history of the American experience. From the horrors of the Civil War to the tangled mysteries of the supernatural, this anthology spans the full breadth of the nation's literary landscape. Witness the raw human drama as characters confront the realities of a country divided, the shadows of the past, and the inexplicable forces that govern their fates. At its core, this collection explores the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped the American spirit.
Genres: american-fiction, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, human-drama
Setting: Mallard Residence, Milford Meeting House, United States, Alabama, Owl Creek Bridge, Andover, England, Salem (Mass.), Salem, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Barbados, Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, China, Fountain of Youth, Florida
Period: 19th Century, 1861-65, Civil War, 1861-1865, American Civil War, 1861-1865, Colonial Period, ca. 1600-1775, 1692
Hardcover · Prentice Hall
Content warnings: violence