A Companion to the American Novel

Featuring 37 essays by distinguished literary scholars, <i>A Companion to the American Novel</i> 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. <ul> <li>Represents the most comprehensive single-volume introduction to this popular literary form currently available </li> <li>Features 37 contributions from a wide range of distinguished literary scholars </li> <li>Includes essays on topics and genres, historical overviews, and key individual works, including <i>The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, Beloved</i>, and many more. </li> </ul>