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In the American Grain

William Carlos Williams
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In the American Grain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1925

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William Carlos Williams

In the American Grain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1925
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In the American Grain by William Carlos Williams is a collection of twenty essays about prominent figures in North American history, spanning from the Vikings to Abraham Lincoln, written from the viewpoint of the subjects or a narrator interested in them. The essays, featuring primary source excerpts, explore themes of discovery and cultural tension, culminating in a reflection on Lincoln's assassination. The book includes content relating to violence, exploitation, and the struggles of marginalized groups.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

895 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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William Carlos Williams' In the American Grain is critically praised for its innovative narrative and unique take on American history. Reviewers commend its poetic prose and vivid character portrayals. However, some find its episodic structure disjointed and challenging. Overall, it is a compelling but demanding read.

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Who Should Read In the American Grain?

Readers who relish poetic prose and unconventional perspectives on American history will enjoy In the American Grain by William Carlos Williams. Comparable to Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States for its critical approach and to John Dos Passos' U.S.A. Trilogy for its fragmented narrative style.

4.2

895 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1925

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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