The Norton Anthology of American Literature 8e – Volume D: 1914 – 1945

For the condition it was in, it was a bargain, would have definitely been fine paying more

Good text book with texts in it. Needed it for uni has a lot in it

The book is very bulky in size, but it covers a wide range of important American literary texts, many of which are difficult to purchase by itself. More importantly, it comes with an introduction to all the authors, introducing the reader to their political insights and social background which is extremely useful and relevant to the texts. E.g. Emerson Thoreau, and their transcendentalist views probably explain everything about their texts.My one critique would simply be the paper quality. Though it is understandable why such thin paper has to be used, but it makes highlighting, and note taking extremely frustrating. I had to purchase a separate copy of The Scarlet Letter, simply because of the insufficient space left for us to note-take.

Good to read book with an interesting topic

Although a mighty book in size, the coverage is superb and very well edited. My friend got each individual work on her kindle for next to,nothning but i prefer the physical copy to make clear notes and just hold. Recommended

Well done

Volume A (Beginnings to 1820) provides an excellent selection of texts from early American literature. This 8th Edition includes more diversity and range of selection than previous volumes, e.g., Native American creation tales and trickster stories, accounts of discovery and settlement by English and Spanish explorers, poetry by women, and various political and religious writings of the Colonial Period. As with other Norton literary anthologies, this one is meticulously edited, with useful background information, author sketches and annotations of obscure terms and references.

Bought this book for a University class and the price is so much better than what I would have had to pay at my University bookstore.

il volume è esattamente quello che cercavo e nonostante sia usato è mantenuto in ottimo stato. sono fortemente soddisfatta del mio acquisto.

Fantastic book. A collection of only the finest words and images, from Fitzgerald to Langston Hughes, through Marianne Moore and finish up with Peitro di Donato. Had me laughing, crying and wretching!

My written review is that it was a required purchase for a class I am taking at the local community college. It wasn't difficult to find on Amazons website. The book we use it all the time in class. As a student, I use the book away from class as well. The book didn't cost too much. I was a little confused about the pricing of the order. Amazon had thought or taken the presumption thatI had ordered two books. The website said "shipping address" and "mailing address." Please know that I hadn't ordered a book from Amazon in three years. You guys still do a good job! I mailed the book back and hope to get my money back soon from the other book.