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By the Book: A Perspective on American Literature

Dr Nicholas Pagan, Senior Lecturer in the Department of English, Universiti Malaya

04-Jul-23 20:00

By the Book: A Perspective on American Literature

In conjunction with the 4th of July, we're diving deep into American literature, to discuss what makes it unique, and the writers (both classic and contemporary) that have shaped it. We also talk about some of the themes and preoccupations that American authors have explored, and how that has shifted over time - and of course, make recommendations about what to read to get started! 

Image Credit: Beloved Toni Morrison/Goodreads, The Human Stain Philip Roth/Goodreads, The History of Love Nicole Krauss/WordPress

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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Categories:  Literature/Philosophy

Tags:  nicole kraussby the bookamerican literaturetoni morrisonphilip roth





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