Featuring 38 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 38 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, The Great Gatsby, Beloved, and many more.
