{"product_id":"the-american-novel-9781025271217","title":"The American Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Carl Van Doren\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The American Novel\" offers a comprehensive critical examination of the evolution of long-form fiction in the United States. Written by the distinguished scholar and critic \u003cb\u003eCarl Van Doren\u003c\/b\u003e, this work traces the development of the American narrative voice from its early 18th-century roots through the landmark achievements of the 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Doren meticulously analyzes the contributions of foundational authors, exploring how the American novel emerged as a distinct literary form. The study delves into the works of \u003ci\u003eJames Fenimore Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHerman Melville\u003c\/i\u003e, while also assessing the realism of \u003ci\u003eWilliam Dean Howells\u003c\/i\u003e and the psychological depth of \u003ci\u003eHenry James\u003c\/i\u003e. By examining the shifting themes of frontier life, social manners, and national identity, the book provides a vital roadmap for understanding the literary heritage of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether exploring the satirical genius of \u003ci\u003eMark Twain\u003c\/i\u003e or the emerging trends of the early modern era, Van Doren provides insightful commentary that remains a cornerstone of American literary scholarship. This work serves as an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the profound legacy of American storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47778002894999,"sku":"9781025271217","price":2164.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025271217.webp?v=1778024916","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-american-novel-9781025271217","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}