Helen Plum Library

"Updated throughout and with much new material, A History of American Literature, Second Edition, is the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey available of the myriad forms of American Literature from pre-Columbian times to the present? The most comprehensive and up-to-date history of American literature available today? Covers fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction, as well as other forms of literature including folktale, spirituals, the detective...

Provide a historical overview of numerous widely studied works as well as a close reading of each and a consideration of its critical reception. This volume spans the century from 1896 to 1985.

"A vibrant collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory"--

What is it like to make any sort of reproductive choice? What is it truly like to use birth control, the morning after pill, use a sperm bank, have an abortion, adopt a child, give a child up for adoption, bring a pregnancy to term? In these 22 stunningly honest essays, writers describe their experiences making some of these decisions, as well as many others. Established writers such as Francine Prose, Jaquelyn Mitchard, Pam Houston, Carolyn Ferrell,...

Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important American writers. Presents scholar-signed essays prepared by experts in the field.

Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important American writers. Presents scholar-signed essays prepared by experts in the field.

Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important American writers. Presents scholar-signed essays prepared by experts in the field.