First published 1976
Miller examines the development of American literature from its earliest colonial writings through the modern era. He traces how American authors found their distinctive voice, moving beyond European influences to create something uniquely their own. The book covers major literary movements and figures, showing how historical events shaped the nation's writing. Miller demonstrates how themes of independence, frontier life, and social change appear throughout American literary history. He analyzes works from different regions and time periods, revealing common threads that define the American literary tradition. The book serves as both survey and analysis, offering readers a comprehensive view of how American literature evolved alongside the nation itself.
Genres: literature, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, survey
Setting: United States
Period: Colonial, Modern Era
Hardcover · Scott, Foresman & Co.