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Outline of American Literature—Outline Series

Outline of American Literature—Outline Series

American literature is dazzlingly diverse, exciting and evolving. For Mark Twain and other American writers of the late 19th century, realism was not merely a literary technique: It was a way of speaking truth and exploding worn-out conventions. American literature continues to evolve, reflecting the diverse, restless people who call themselves Americans.

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