XVII-XVIII, Vol. 80, Issue. , This book contains thirteen original essays about Puritan culture in colonial New England. Prompted by the growing interest in secular studies, as well as postnational, ...

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The final section addresses literary and cultural moments that are lesser-known in the canon of African American literature and culture. This book presents the 1960s as a unique commitment to art, ...

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This course provides a general introduction to American literature, where the main focus is on the nineteenth and the twentieth century. Primary attention will be given to how literary texts are ...

By Daisy Fried The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction. By The New York Times Books Staff A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost ...

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By A.O. Scott A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost” traces the 17th-century epic’s influence and relevance through the ages. By Ed Simon Try this short quiz to see how many ...