The Heath anthology of American literatureVol. 1: Colonial period-present - v. 1 : Colonial Period-present

This globally renowned text's great popularity is due to the diversity of its selections and unparalleled support package.

Since its first edition it has enabled instructors to draw illuminating comparisons between classic authors and recently discovered writers and the new fourth edition now ensures an even greater asset in the classroom.

With new writers and new selections, it includes a new focus on the differing geographical communities that came to constitute the US.

Highlights of the new fourth edition include: A 'Cultures in Contact' section reorganised along regional lines to facilitate the comparison of different imperial agendas; Reorganisation of the Eighteenth-Century section; Expanded coverage of border literature; Increased coverage of Southern writing; New contemporary authors; This innovative anthology is supported by a substantive and interactive web site that provides extensive resources for students and instructors alike.