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“Where is American Literature?” offers a spirited and compelling argument for rethinking the way we view American literature in relation to the nation while powerfully demonstrating why it continues to matter in a global age.
• A refreshing and accessible investigation into the various locations-linguistic, geographical, virtual, ideological-where American writing is produced and consumed
• Takes a highly original approach by viewing US literature spatially rather than chronologically or thematically, retuning our understanding of the subject
• The book offers a vital intervention in current debates over the impact of digital technologies on the production and reception of literature, ensuring that the field remains lively and dynamic
• Invites readers to reconsider the subject by questioning current perspectives on, and approaches to, US literature, offering a range of fresh perspectives on familiar texts and topics
• A refreshing and accessible investigation into the various locations-linguistic, geographical, virtual, ideological-where American writing is produced and consumed
• Takes a highly original approach by viewing US literature spatially rather than chronologically or thematically, retuning our understanding of the subject
• The book offers a vital intervention in current debates over the impact of digital technologies on the production and reception of literature, ensuring that the field remains lively and dynamic
• Invites readers to reconsider the subject by questioning current perspectives on, and approaches to, US literature, offering a range of fresh perspectives on familiar texts and topics