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Exploring the evolution of the English literary imagination, the book reveals how, over a century, writers created contrasting visions of America—both idealistic and alarming. Peter Conrad examines how these representations influenced perceptions of the nation and the ways in which they sought to bring these imagined Americas to life. Through a critical lens, the work delves into the interplay between literature and cultural identity, highlighting the complexities of American ideals as envisioned by English authors.
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Imagining America, Conrad-Peter Joist
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Imagining America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Conrad-Peter Joist
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9781032897943
- Category
- About Literature, Social sciences, World history
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of the English literary imagination, the book reveals how, over a century, writers created contrasting visions of America—both idealistic and alarming. Peter Conrad examines how these representations influenced perceptions of the nation and the ways in which they sought to bring these imagined Americas to life. Through a critical lens, the work delves into the interplay between literature and cultural identity, highlighting the complexities of American ideals as envisioned by English authors.