Anthology Of American Literature( Volume 1 )

For nearly three decades, students and instructors have complemented their introductory American Literature studies with George McMichael's "Anthology of American Literature 8e. "Carefully selected works introduce readers to America's literary heritage, from the colonial period of William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to the contemporary era of Saul Bellow and Toni Morrison. In this eighth edition, the table of contents will continue to include classic canonical works and new canonical works chosen for their literary value. These texts represent the best available scholarly texts and include as many complete works as possible. In addition to varied and time-tested selections, an expanded chronological chart and interactive timeline help readers associate literary works with historical, political, technological, and cultural developments. www.prenhall.com/mcmichael FREE updated Companion Website(TM) includes quizzes for text selections, author links, an interactive timeline, and additional American literature resources. Pick a Penguin Program* We offer select Penguin Putnam titles at a substantial discount to your students when you request a special package of one or more Penguin titles with this text. Among the many American Literature titles available from Penguin Putnam are: - Stephen Crane, "The Red Badge of Courage" - Frederick Douglass, "Narrative of Frederick Douglass" - Nathaniel Hawthorne," The Scarlet Letter" - James Fennimore Cooper, "The Last of the Mohicans" - Washington Irving," The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories"