This History explores the development of literary culture in Virginia from the founding of Jamestown to the twenty-first century.

In 'The History of Colonial Virginia' (Book 1-3), Thomas J. Wertenbaker delves into the intricacies of Virginia's colonial past, providing a comprehensive account of the formation and development of one of the earliest English settlements in America. Wertenbaker's literary style is both detailed and engaging, as he meticulously narrates the political, social, and economic dynamics that shaped Colonial Virginia. By incorporating primary sources and scholarly research, Wertenbaker offers readers a thorough examination of the challenges and triumphs faced by the settlers in this pivotal period of American history. The author's attention to historical accuracy and his ability to contextualize events within the broader narrative of colonial expansion make this book a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of colonial history. Wertenbaker's meticulous research and scholarly approach highlight his passion for uncovering the complexities of America's early colonial history. Drawing on his expertise in American colonial history, Wertenbaker presents a compelling narrative that sheds light on the struggles and achievements of Virginia's early settlers. Readers interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of Colonial Virginia will find Wertenbaker's work to be an indispensable guide, offering valuable insights into the foundation of one of America's most influential colonies.

A History of the Literature of the U.S. South provides scholars with a dynamic and heterogeneous examination of southern writing from John Smith to Natasha Trethewey. Eschewing a master narrative limited to predictable authors and titles, the anthology adopts a variegated approach that emphasizes the cultural and political tensions crucial to the making of this regional literature. Certain chapters focus on major white writers (e.g., Thomas Jefferson, William Faulkner, the Agrarians, Cormac McCarthy), but a substantial portion of the work foregrounds the achievements of African American writers like Frederick Douglass, Zora Neale Hurston, and Sarah Wright to address the multiracial and transnational dimensions of this literary formation. Theoretically informed and historically aware, the volume's contributors collectively demonstrate how southern literature constitutes an aesthetic, cultural and political field that richly repays examination from a variety of critical perspectives.

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