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American literature is profoundly, almost inescapably political. In this fascinating new anthology of original essays, ten leading scholars explore the ways in which American civic education has been informally advanced through literature. Delving into the works of authors ranging from Mark Twain to William Faulkner to Octavia Butler, these essays reflect on the close relationship between democracy and literature.Deneen, Patrick J. is the author of 'Democracy's LIterature Politics and Fiction in America', published 2005 under ISBN 9780742532588 and ISBN 0742532585.
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