The Norton anthology of American literature. Volume A Literature to 1820

Synopsis

<:st>Previous editions are cited in . In this sixth edition of the anthology, the former Volumes 1 and 2 have been divided into five individual volumes. Volume A covers American literature to 1820. A wide variety of literature is represented, including Native American creation myths, accounts of the Salem witch trials, slave narratives, novels, plays, and poetry. Editor Baym teaches English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)