THE OXFORD COMPANION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE
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A new, forth edition of the Companion, entirely reset, includes some additional 223 authors (mostly contemporary), 62 new and full summaries in separate entries. The revision has been so complete that there have been changes on nine out of every ten pages, with updated information on literary prizes, groups, magazines, and extensive changes in 343 articles. The chronological index has been brought to the present as well. Standard reference.