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The Dream of the Great American Novel | Lawrence Buell, Powell M Cabot Professor of American Literature Lawrence Buell

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The first book in many years to take in the full sweep of national fiction, The Dream of the Great American Novel explains why this supposedly antiquated idea continues to thrive. It shows that four G.A.N. "scripts" are keys to the dynamics of American literature and identity--and to the myth of a nation perpetually under construction.

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The Dream of the Great American Novel | Lawrence Buell, Powell M Cabot Professor of American Literature Lawrence Buell

Just saw this on FB. I‘m going to check it out. They will put out a list later in the spring. Give people a chance to read and vote and then in the fall there will be more shows and a winner picked.

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The Dream of the Great American Novel | Lawrence Buell, Powell M Cabot Professor of American Literature Lawrence Buell

One of my classroom #bookshelves

shiree Love Uncle Tom's Cabin. Such a great story. 8y

Beetle Love the Zinn. 8y

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BookishMarginalia

The Dream of the Great American Novel | Lawrence Buell, Powell M Cabot Professor of American Literature Lawrence Buell

Prepping for tomorrow's #APLang discussion of the context and significance of Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin

Alfoster That's awesome! So many AP teachers avoid this book but I love it! (Taught AP lit:) 9y

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