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American Literature

Literary Histories

  • The Cambridge History of American literature [ PS92 .C34 1994 Reference ] An eight volume series that covers American literary history from 1590 to 1995; each volume indexed individually.
  • Columbia Literary History of the United States [ PS92 .C64 1988 Reference ] A classic one volume literary history published in 1988.
  • The Chronology of American Literature : America's Literary Achievements from the Colonial Era to Modern Times [ PS94 .C48 2004 Reference ] A one volume chronology covering 1582 to 1999; each year's entries are subdivided by type of literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.).
  • A Chronological Outline of American Literature [ PS92 .R67 1987 Reference ] A one volume chronology covering 1507 to 1986; listings are available for each year's significant births and deaths as well as for the publications of important literary works.
  • Annals of American literature, 1602-1983 [ PS94 .L83 1986 Reference ] A one volume chronology covering 1602 to 1983; each year's listings include the publications of significant literary works as well as a recap of key historical events.