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"""Backgrounds to American Literature"" examines the history, development, and people integral to the evolution of American Literature. Ideal for middle and high school readers, this set places American Literature in its historical, cultural, and social context. Each volume explores a particular period's political, religious, cultural, economic, and social trends and discusses how they affected the literature of the time. From romanticism and transcendentalism to realism and regionalism, these engaging volumes completely cover the backgrounds of the major periods of American Literature. Each volume also includes: a glossary of terms related to the period; a biographical glossary; sidebars with extracts from notable works, biographical anecdotes, and more; a timeline of social, literary, and historical developments; recommended works for further reading; and, illustrations relating to the literature of the period and more. Accessible and easy-to-use, this set is ideal for students seeking a deeper understanding of American Literature. The volumes include: ""Colonialism and the Revolutionary Period: Beginnings-1800""; ""Romanticism and Transcendentalism: 1800-1860""; ""American Realism and Regionalism: 1860-1910""; ""American Modernism: 1910-1945""; and, ""Contemporary American Literature: 1945-Present""."

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