Literature of the American West

Literature of the American West
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Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
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ISBN-10 : 0205324614
ISBN-13 : 9780205324613
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Book Synopsis Literature of the American West by : Greg Lyons

Download or read book Literature of the American West written by Greg Lyons and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature of the American West is an anthology of "literary" and popular fiction; historical personal narratives; contemporary reflective essays; author biographies, and critical perspectives on the images, literatures, and films of the American West. This distinctive book will enliven and deepen readers' understanding and appreciation of the literature, values, ideals, and perceptions of the American West. The book moves beyond the traditional literary canon to incorporate pop culture, historical, multi-ethnic, and multi-media approaches. Included are stories from popular Western authors such as Zane Grey and Dorothy Johnson, as well as Native American authors such as N. Scott Momaday and Leslie Marmon Silko. This book also includes critical reading questions, writing suggestions, and relevant photographs and paintings that facilitate analyzing the works within the book as well as our own perceptions of the American West. For those interested the study and appreciation of the literature of the American West.


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