{"product_id":"a-companion-to-the-american-novel-paperback","title":"A Companion to the American Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlfred Bendixen\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, \u003ci\u003eA Companion to the American Novel\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive single-volume treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from the late 18th century to the present day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents the most comprehensive single-volume introduction to this popular literary form currently available \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures 37 contributions from a wide range of distinguished literary scholars \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes essays on topics and genres, historical overviews, and key individual works, including \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPANION TO\u003cbr\u003eTHE AMERICAN NOVEL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Edited by Alfred Bendixen \u003cp\u003e\"As a consolidation of prior scholarship and a spur to further investigation, [\u003ci\u003eA Companion to the American Novel\u003c\/i\u003e] makes a meaningful and substantial contribution to the ongoing scholarly conversation about the American novel.\" \u003cb\u003eReview 19\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Alfred Bendixen's conceptual map for this Companion to the American novel is elegant and smart.\" \u003cb\u003eJournal of American Studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Companion to the American Novel\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive treatment of the development of the novel in the United States from its emergence in the eighteenth century to the present. Through a series of 38 essays written by a distinguished cast of literary scholars, the \u003ci\u003eCompanion\u003c\/i\u003e provides a broad historical overview of the nature and development of the novel; perceptive studies of the crucial genres, topics, and traditions that define the literary form; and insightful analyses of 16 of the most important works of American fiction, including \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Letter, Moby-Dick, Wye Great Gatsby, Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. The variety of approaches presented here reflects the rich diversity of the form as it has evolved in the United States over the past two centuries. With its in-depth coverage and wealth of insights, \u003ci\u003eA Companion to the American Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is the most valuable single-volume examination of this major literary form available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfred Bendixen\u003c\/b\u003e teaches American literature at Princeton University, USA, and is the founder and Executive Director of the American Literature Association. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Cambridge History of American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Stephen Burt, 2014), \u003ci\u003eA Companion to the American Short Story\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with James Nagel, Wiley Blackwell, 2010), \u003ci\u003eIhe Cambridge Companion to American Travel Writing\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Judith Hamera, 2009), \u003ci\u003eEdith Wharton: New Critical Essays\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Annette Zilversmit, 1992), \u003ci\u003e'lhe Amber Gods and Other Stories by Harriet Prescott Spofford\u003c\/i\u003e (1989), an edition of the composite novel \u003ci\u003eThe Whole Family\u003c\/i\u003e (1986), and \u003ci\u003eHaunted Women\u003c\/i\u003e (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 704\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53561139396915,"sku":"9781118917480","price":99.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/S7_LQaiknQ9781118917480.webp?v=1782540039","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-companion-to-the-american-novel-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}