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The American ClassicsThe American Classics

The American Classics2005

a personal essay

Denis Donoghue

About this book

How is a classic book to be defined? How much time must elapse before a work may be judged a " classic" ? And among all the works of American literature, which deserve the designation? In this provocative new book Denis Donoghue essays to answer these questions.

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First published
2005
OL Work ID
OL2733485W

Subjects

Canon (Literature)American literatureTheoryHistory and criticismAmerican literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc.American literature, history and criticism, 19th century

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