American Literature: Beginnings to 1860  

This LibGuide is designed for ENG 225: American Literature: Beginnings to 1860

Surveys major periods and writers of American literature from its beginnings to 1860. Enables students to understand the continuities and discontinuities of American literature. Including writings by traditional male and female authors, as well as minority authors. Instructors may use historical and/or thematics approaches.

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