Norton Anthology of American Literature: 1865-1914

The Norton Antology of American Literature #C

by Jeanne Campbell Reesman, Arnold Krupat (Editor), Jeanne Campbell Reesman (Editor)

Firmly grounded in the core strengths that have made it the best-selling undergraduate survey in the field, The Norton Anthology of American Literature has been revitalized in this Seventh Edition through the collaboration between three new period editors and five seasoned ones. Under Nina Baym’s direction, the editors have considered afresh each selection and all the apparatus to make the anthology an even better teaching tool.

Genres: Fiction, Classics, Anthologies, Reference, Literature, Poetry, School

1094 pages, Paperback

First published April 19, 2007

Reviews

[Mert · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 Stars (%63/100)

I suggest you read my reviews for Volume A and Volume B before moving into this. In this volume, we start with the aftermath of the Civil War. The black literature has changed and many new black writers have emerged. American literature is much more unique and relevant in the world. This is another great volume for especially American literature students.

[steffie weffie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This era of literature lowkey flopped, ngl

[Stetson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The era of interest in American literature is a little enervated unless you're really big on Whitman (like Harold Bloom).

Here are the major figures whose literary work is featured:
1) Walt Whitman
2) Emily Dickinson
3) Mark Twain
4) Ambrose Bierce
5) Henry James
6) Edith Wharton
7) Stephen Crane
8) Jack London

There are other important figures but some of these are included for historical or cultural reasons rather than aesthetic reasons and I'm not sure some of the inclusion actually qualify as literature. I plan to return to this anthology to dig into the lesser known figures more.

[Dianna]

the exam i just took with the readings of this book almost killed me.

[Carter Elise Key]

Required textbook for American Literature II class with Dr. Alexander at Seton Hall University

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good collection of works from 1865-ish to 1914, including classics like Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, and often overlooked Native American writings.

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook, No Comment.

[InfiniteLibrary · Rating 3 out of 5]

read parts of this for uni.

[T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

/ First read 28 July-19 October 2008.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read Huckleberry Finn from this book. Lots excellent of short stories. Enjoyed reading some of them.

Read for college class 2328 American Literature. TCC dual credit class.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading:
Stephen Crane's "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets"