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Alexander Manshel

    Writing Backwards
    Writing Backwards
    • Writing Backwards

      Historical Fiction and the Reshaping of the American Canon

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on the prevalence of historical fiction, this book examines its significance within American literary culture. It delves into how the genre reflects contemporary societal values and concerns, revealing deeper insights into the nation's identity and narrative style. Through critical analysis, it uncovers the implications of this literary trend for understanding both the past and present.

      Writing Backwards
    • Writing Backwards explores what the dominance of historical fiction in the contemporary canon reveals about American literary culture.

      Writing Backwards