American Literature in Context to 1865 discusses theissues and events that engaged American writers of the period,providing original and useful readings of important literary worksthat demonstrate how context contributes to meaning * Covers a range of genres including the myths, chants and songsof indigenous cultures, sermons, slave narratives, essays and thenovels and poetry to 1865 * Designed to be used alongside the major anthologies ofliterature from the period * Equips students with the necessary historical context needed tounderstand the writings from this period * Pedagogical features include a detailed bibliography, and atransatlantic timeline, with literary works, and historicalevents