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Heath Anthology of American Literature (Heath Anthology of American Literature)
Heath Anthology of American Literature - Heath Anthology of American Literature Author:Paul Lauter This new anthology brings the expansive, inclusive approach of the two-volume Heath to the single-volume format. While other one-volume texts continue to anthologize primarily canonical works, the new Heath Concise offers a fresh perspective for the course, based on the successful hallmarks of the two-volume set.
The selecte... more »d works represent the most culturally diverse table of contents available in a one-volume format.
A wealth of historical and cultural context material helps illuminate the literary works.
A broad range of literary forms includes sermons, songs, and letters.
Engaging Headnotes and Section Introductions provide students with background information.
Mini-thematic unitsincluding Literature of the Vietnam Conflict allow for in-depth study.
Unlike many one-volume anthologies, The Heath features fewer excerpts of long works and a rich selection of short works teachable in every classroom.
A comprehensive web site offers abundant student and instructor resources, such as author information; an interactive timeline of literature, history, and culture; and an archive of Heath Newsletter articles.