Author Description
American History Through Fiction (Volume 1) Paperback – June, 1975- i Volume 1 contains excerpts from fiction by Hervey Allen,Louis Zara, Mary Johnston,John Newton,William Davis,Charles Mercer, Kenneth Roberts,Bruce Lancaster, Irving Stone, Vardis Fisher, Andrew Hepburn, Paul Wellman, Samuel Woodworth, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Edward Eggleston, Thomas S. Arthur,Dorothea Malm,James Horan,Elliott Arnold, Herbert Gorman,Todhunter Ballard, A.B. Guthrie, James Boyd Frances Gaither,Constance Robertson,Stephen Crane, Margaret Mitchell, Ramona Stewart, Ambrose Bierce, Innes Randolph, Hamlin Garland,Albion Tourgee. Volume 2 contains excerpts from fiction by Innes Randolph,Hamlin Garland, Margaret Mitchell,Albion Tourgee,James Horan,Wallace Stegner,Edwin Corle,John Steinbeck,Chard Smith,Horatio Alger,George Ade,Samuel Hopkins Adams, Upton Sinclair, Winston Churchill,Hermann Hagedorn,Walter Karig,Carleton Beals,Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald,George Backer,SloamGeorgia Day Robertson,John Hersey,Cameron Hawley,Wessel Smitter,James Michener,Charles Mercer,John Henrik Clarke,George Byram,Joseph Wambaugh,William Vaughn Moody,Pierre Salinger,Joe Maggio,Derek Maitland.- History Through Fiction
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the intersection of historical events and narrative storytelling to determine how fiction serves as a lens for understanding the American experience. The authors, Myles L. Clowers and Warren A. Beck, curate a collection of literary excerpts to provide a multi-faceted view of historical periods. By organizing these selections chronologically, the text argues that creative writing offers unique insights into the social and cultural atmosphere of past eras that traditional textbooks may overlook.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated collection of excerpts from various American novelists and historical writers.
- A thematic arrangement of literature corresponding to specific eras in American history.
- Contextual introductions for each literary selection provided by the editors.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive or exhaustive historical analysis of the events depicted.
- The volume focuses exclusively on excerpts rather than complete works, limiting the depth of individual narrative arcs.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection is frequently utilized in academic settings as a supplementary resource to bridge the gap between historical fact and cultural interpretation. Scholars note that while the selection is dated, it remains a useful tool for students exploring the role of literature in shaping historical memory.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070042179
ISBN-13:
9780070042179
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