Selected Works of American Literature has become one of the most classic and best-selling American literature textbooks since it was published in 1994. The book is divided into two volumes, the first volume and the second volume, which records the 25 most representative writers and their masterpieces in the history of American literature. The types of works include novels, short stories, poems, essays and literary theories. The selected chapters are all famous articles with clear comments. The book is divided into several chapters according to the author. Each chapter includes three parts: author's brief introduction and analysis of selected works, selected works and Chinese annotations, historical background and cultural allusions annotations. The first volume and the second volume each have an introduction, which introduces the background of the times and various literary schools.
This book has the following features:
1. Macroscopically grasp the development context of American literature, combine literature and history, and have a clear main line;
2. Select the most representative American writers and their works in different periods, and highlight the key points;
3. The analysis of the works is unique and meticulous, fully analyzing the characteristics of the times;
4. Detailed and concise annotations not only help learners to deeply understand the works, but also help them to broaden their cultural horizons.