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The Great American Novel
Paperback
HumorHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023562133
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
William Carlos Williams's The Great American Novel offers a satirical and humorous take on the American experience in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I and the evolving landscape of American life, this work uses the lens of baseball to explore themes of the American Dream and small-town existence.
A masterful parody of traditional narratives, the novel deconstructs expectations and conventions. Williams delivers a unique perspective on American fiction. Through wit and keen observation, The Great American Novel examines the heart of a nation grappling with its identity. This edition preserves the historical text, allowing readers to engage with the author's original vision. A timeless work of literary fiction, it continues to resonate with its insightful commentary and enduring relevance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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