The language of literature: American literature /
Arthur N. Applebee [and seven others]
- Evanston, Illinois : McDougal Littell, c2000
- xxviii, 1378 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
Unit1. Origins and encounter -- Unit2. from colony to country -- Unit3. The spirit of individualism -- Unit4. Conflict and expansion -- unit5. The changing face of America -- Unit6. The modern age -- Unit7. War abroad and conflict at home
The legacy of America is a legacy of traditions-trends, themes and issues that have occurred throughout our history. The literature of America reflects these traditions, serving as a record of the conflicts, failures and triumphs of a country and its people.