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The Norton Anthology of American Literature: (B)
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| Part No: | 0393927407 |
| Manufacturer: | W. W. Norton & Company |
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| Customer Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9780393927405
- Condition: New
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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.
| Not Much to Say, Need It For Class | 2010-03-07 | 5 / 5 |
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| My son needs this book for his class. He got it cheap and got it fast. Now he can sell it at the college bookstore for more than he paid for it. |
| Pretty Decent for Being Class Required | 2009-12-26 | 4 / 5 |
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As far as the content goes, the articles vary from being historical documents to biographies to actual stories. Some of the better readings include Royall Tyler's "The Contrast" and Hannah Webster Foster's "The Coquette". The author of the anthology has provided background information on the authors of the works and historical context on them, which can be helpful for both the casual reader and students creating essays.
As the anthology has only writings from the beginnings of America, there are large sections devoted to the Puritans' arrival and the literature they created. I would consider that a con.
Quality-wise, it's a little difficult to take care of, if one does not respect books and property. It has "Bible-pages" which can be torn easily and the text is rather small (size ten). |
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| I recieved the book quickly and it was in the conidition I was told it would be. There were no problems with this deal. |
| The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Seventh Edition B | 2009-02-10 | 5 / 5 |
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| It was easy and fast, the item was the same condition as it was described. Good experience! |
| School Required | 2008-09-24 | 2 / 5 |
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| The book was too condensed, it's hard to read and analyze. I felt there was too much information on one page. |
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