American World Literature: An Introduction

American World Literature: An Introduction explores how American Literature has evolved from a national to a global phenomenon, examining how the perception of American culture has changed over time and how this has been an object of widespread social and political debate. It offers an authoritative guide to global phenomena of American World literature and how this subject has undergone crucial changes in perception over the past thirty years.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2019
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

American World Literature: An Introduction delves into the captivating evolution of American literature from its early roots to the postmodernist era. Authored by renowned expert Paul Giles, this comprehensive book explores how American literature has transcended its national boundaries and emerged as a global phenomenon. Giles elucidates that contemporary American literature engages with the broader world, rather than being confined to local or national contexts.

The author meticulously examines how the perception of American culture has undergone a profound transformation throughout history, sparking widespread social and political debates. The book showcases a rich tapestry of examples, ranging from early American literature to postmodernism, highlighting the convergences and divergences between the academic fields of American literature and world literature over the past generations.

Crafted with students of American literature at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as scholars in various historical specializations, American World Literature serves as an authoritative guide to the global phenomena of American world literature and its significant shifts in perception over the past thirty years. This insightful work unravels the complexities and rich tapestry of American literature, providing a deeper understanding of its global significance and its evolving role in the world of literature.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 155 x 229 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119431787