9780826415172 - Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature (9 resultados)

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 2nd Edition. SPLENDID: NEW: Second Edition hardcover (2003) Printing unstated, NEW unclipped mylar-protected jacket w/ sharp NEW edges & corners & showing orig. $49.95 pub. price at top-right inside-front flyleaf, strikingly handsome NEW jet-black library-durable linen-over-boards cover w/ sharp as-new edges & corners & w/ titles gilt-stamped w/ sober elegance on spine (in the classic style of the Oxford University Press), NEW sewn binding w/ tight signatures & black-crimson-checked cloth bands at spine-caps, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMPECCABLE bright-white card-stock end-papers, PRISTINE interior handsomely printed in 2-column format on SUPERB unblemished archival paper * 9.50" x 6.36" x 2.50", 1.90 kg, xiv+1305 (1319) pp. * ABOUT THE BOOK: From John Smith to Jack Kerouac, Cotton Mather to Toni Morrison, Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King, Francis Parkman to Alex Haley, the story of American literature is really many stories: of ancient indigenous peoples, early settlers, men & women enslaved & liberated, war & peace, & immigrants seeking better lives. America's multifaceted literary heritage reflects its deepest spiritual & material consciousness: rooted & rootless, rural & urban, timeless & ever-changing. Through a living literature, one comes to learn one's orientations, aspirations, & world-views: where we have come from & where we may be going. More than 10 years in the making, this comprehensive single-volume literary survey is for the student, scholar, & general reader. "The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature" represents a collaborative effort, involving 300 contributors from across the United States & Canada. Composed of more than 1,100 signed biographical-critical entries, this Encyclopedia serves as both guide & companion to the study & appreciation of American literature.A special feature is the topical article. There are 70 such essays in this volume, among them: African-American Literature, Canada, Children's Literature, the Detective Story, Drama, the Essay, Expatriates, Feminism, Film & Literature, Gay Male Literature, History & Literature, Humor, Jewish-American Literature, Latino/a Literature, Lesbian Literature, Literary Criticism (Before & Since 1914), Literary Journalism, Literary Prizes & Awards, Modernism, Politics & Literature, Religion & Literature, Science Fiction, the Short Story, the South, the Supernatural, Transcendentalism, Utopia, & Young Adult Literature. Wherever possible, references to authors of merit who do not receive individual articles are incorporated into the text of the most relevant topical essay. All topical & biographical-critical entries are cross-referenced and linked to the index. Select bibliographical material is included in most articles. Through American literature, we discover the imaginative & artistic expression of a multiplicity of people united by nationality, diversified by ethnicity & cultural identity, religion, social & economic class, political conviction, & region. It is hoped that this Encyclopedia serves as a useful reference work & may itself be considered a lasting contribution to the very literature it surveys. * "A wise purchase as an update & complement to the Oxford Companion." -Library Journal * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a below-cost additional fee & internationally via Mandatory USPS INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY MAIL (w/ rates on request).

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition; First Edition. Xiv, 1305 pages. Slight shelfwear. ; Octavo (standard book size).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Hardcover with jacket. Very good condition. The rear upper edge of the hardcover has a small bump. The lightest of edgewear to the jacket. All pages are clean and the text is clear. CM. Used.

Condición: Very Good. No jacket. Minimal shelf wear to boards. Gentle marks to edge o ftextblock. Contents like new.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1950grams, ISBN:0826415172.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. upd sub edition. 1282 pages. 10.50x7.00x2.50 inches. In Stock.