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For the second part of American Literature survey courses.

This classic textbook has been a leader in its discipline for so long due to the authors' five original principles: choose selections primarily for their literary value, include as many complete works as possible, provide the very best available scholarly texts and annotate them fully, keep headnotes and period instuctions informative but short, and avoid literary fads.  

For nearly three decades, students and instructors have complemented their introductory American Literature studies with Anthology of American Literature, in both its two-volume and concise editions.  This tried and true textbook has been a leader in its discipline for so long due to the authors' five original principles: choose selections primarily for their literary value, include as many complete works as possible, provide the very best available scholarly texts and annotate them fully, keep headnotes and period instructions informative but short, and avoid literary fads.  The carefully selected works introduce readers to America's literary heritage, from the colonial times of William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to the contemporary era of Saul Bellow and Toni Morrison. It provides a wealth of additional contextual information surrounding the readings as well as the authors themselves.

For nearly three decades, students and instructors have complemented their introductory American Literature studies with George McMichael’s Anthology of American Literature 8e.  Carefully selected works introduce readers to America's literary heritage, from the colonial period of William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to the contemporary era of Saul Bellow and Toni Morrison.

In this eighth edition, the table of contents will continue to include classic canonical works and new canonical works chosen for their literary value.  These texts represent the best available scholarly texts and include as many complete works as possible. 

In addition to varied and time-tested selections, an expanded chronological chart and interactive timeline help readers associate literary works with historical, political, technological, and cultural developments.

[Insert CW Logo] www.prenhall.com/mcmichael  FREE updated Companion Website™ includes quizzes for text selections, author links, an interactive timeline, and additional American literature resources.

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We offer select Penguin Putnam titles at a substantial discount to your students when you request a special package of one or more Penguin titles with this text.  Among the many American Literature titles available from Penguin Putnam are:

·         Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage

·         John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

·         Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye

·         Paul Auster, Leviathan

·         August Wilson,The Piano Lesson

·         Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun

·         Tennessee Williams,  A Streetcar Named Desire

·         Ken Kesey, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest