Comments on The Broadview Anthology of American Literature
The expansion, diversification, and revitalization of the texts and terms of American literary history in recent years is made marvelously accessible in the new Broadview Anthology of American Literature. Hester Blum, Penn State University
The Broadview Anthology of American Literature is, quite simply, a breakthrough. Meticulously researched and expertly assembled, this anthology should be the new gold standard for scholars and teachers alike. Michael DAlessandro, Duke University
So much thought has been put into every aspect of the Broadview Anthology of American Literature, from the selection of texts to their organization to their presentation on the page; it will be a gift to classrooms for years to come. Lara Langer Cohen, Swarthmore College
The multiplicity of early American locations, languages, and genres is here on wondrous display. Jordan Alexander Stein, Fordham University
Above all, this is a volume for the 21st century. Its capaciousness and ample resource materials make for a text that is always evolving and meeting its readers in new ways. Russ Castronovo, University of Wisconsin-Madison
a rich collection that reflects the diversity of American literatures. [ and] that never forgets its most important audience: students. There is a wealth of material here that will help them imagine and reimagine what American literature could be. Michael C. Cohen, UCLA
The Broadview Anthology of American Literature is an instructors dream for introducing students to the diversity and complexity of American literature. Venetria K. Patton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
I am eager to teach with this anthology! It aligns with cutting-edge research through its selections, its introductions, and explanatory notes, and the texts are supplemented with primary documents that encourage teachers and students to think critically and dynamically. Koritha Mitchell, The Ohio State University
