
Hardcover; Near Fine; No Dust Jacket; The 1967 printing of the 1952 edition. Except for a check mark or two in the margin, a very nice copy showing only minimal shelf wear.
This volume investigates the evolution and development of the American novel from its inception through the mid-twentieth century. Edward C. Wagenknecht, a noted scholar and prolific literary historian, utilizes a chronological and thematic framework to analyze the shifting aesthetic and social concerns of American novelists. He argues that the American novel reflects a distinct national character, shaped by both European influences and the unique pressures of the American experience.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and students of American literature frequently cite this work as a comprehensive, albeit traditional, overview of the genre's history. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational reference for those studying the development of the American novel.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1952-01-01
Publisher:
Holt Rinehart Winston
ISBN-10:
0030072603
ISBN-13:
9780030072604
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