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UNINA9910820105203321 |
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Titolo |
A companion to the American novel / / edited by Alfred Bendixen |
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Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-118-22036-6 |
1-78268-318-6 |
1-280-59834-4 |
9786613628176 |
1-118-22035-8 |
1-118-38432-6 |
1-118-22039-0 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (705 p.) |
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Collana |
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Blackwell companions to literature and culture ; ; 80 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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American fiction - History and criticism |
National characteristics, American, in literature |
Literature and society - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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pt. 1. Historical developments -- pt. 2. Genres and traditions -- pt. 3. Major texts. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Featuring 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, A Companion to the American Novel 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. Represents the most comprehensive single-volume introduction to this popular literary form currently available Features 37 contributions from a wide range of distinguished literary scholars Includes essays on topics and genres, historical overviews, and key individual works, including The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, |
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