New England beyond criticism : in defense of America's first literature / Elisa New. [electronic resource] In defense of America's first literature New, Elisa. New, Elisa. American literature New England History and criticism. Literature and society United States History. College teachers Biography. PS243 810.9/974 23 The final chapter, A Fable for Critics: Autobiographical Epilogue, is about the author. Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. "Timely and beautifully written, New England Beyond Criticism provides a passionate defense of the importance of the literature of New England to the American literary canon, and its impact on the development of spirituality, community, and culture in America. An exploration and defense of the prominence of New England's literary tradition within the canon of American literature. Traces the impact of the literature of New England on the development of spirituality, community, and culture in America. Includes in-depth studies of work from authors and poets such as William Bradford, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Henry David Thoreau, Susan Howe, and Marilynne Robinson. Examines the place and impression of New England literature in the nation's intellectual history and the lives of its readers"-- Provided by publisher. 2014 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118854587 eng Wiley Blackwell manifestos Wiley-Blackwell manifestos. New England beyond criticism New England beyond criticism New England In literature. New England Intellectual life. United States Intellectual life. New England. fast (OCoLC)fst01241913 United States. fast (OCoLC)fst01204155 New England United States