In 1987, the first edition of The Harper American Literature made history; it pioneered the canon-expansion that made the greatest impact on the study of American literature in the past decade. The second edition contains a deeper historical-cultural context and a strong representation of writings by Native American, African American, and women authors.
In 1987, the first edition of The Harper American Literature made history; it pioneered the canon-expansion that made the greatest impact on the study of American literature in the past decade. The second edition contains a deeper historical-cultural context and a strong representation of writings by Native American, African American, and women authors.