What was the social or cultural climate at the time of its publication? What was the initial critical reception? Did opinions of the book change over time? At what point was the book most popular?
Revisit the ‘Exercises’ section at the end of Section 3.3: Books and the Development of U.S. Popular Culture in your textbook. – link: https://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/3-3-books-and-the-development-of-u-s-popular-culture/ For this essay, you will investigate the impact of books on U.S. culture. Consider a novel or book from any era in U.S. history that made an impression on you. Research […]