Anthology of American Literature Vol. II: Realism to the Present - Softcover

This leading, two-volume anthology represents America's literary heritage from the colonial times of William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to the contemporary era of Saul Bellow and Alice Walker. Volume II begins with Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson and moves through Toni Morrison.

Key Benefit: This leading, two-volume anthology represents America's literary heritage from the colonial times of William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to the contemporary era of Saul Bellow and Alice Walker. Volume II begins with Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson and moves through Toni Morrison. Key Topics: Provides editions most respected by modern scholars. Reflects a continued emphasis on cultural plurality, including the contributions to the American literary canon made by women and minority authors. Presents multiple selections by authors to enable readers to compare and contrast different works. Also provides an expanded chronological chart in each volume, helping readers associate literary works with historical, political, technological, and cultural developments.