Pre-Owned Kaleidoscope: Stories of the American Experience (Paperback) 0195072227 9780195072228

Compiled by one of the most experienced textbook teams in the country, this innovative reader gathers together diaries, histories, autobiographies, short stories, and excerpts from novels to bring the many facets of the American experience to life, from sixteenth-century explorations to this century's ongoing saga of immigration and acculturation. The editors first offer a comprehensive overview of the history of multicultural social and literary patterns in theUnited States, and then present a wealth of stories--construing that term in the broadest possible sense--from both celebrated and lesser-known authors emphasizing pluralistic experience. Wheneverpossible, they present narratives of cross-cultural contact and exchange, rather than reports of cultures observed in isolation. Offering a uniquely broad range of readings within a strong thematic structure, Kaleidoscope is an important resource for courses in composition and literature, from introductory surveys to courses focusing on the short story or on multiculturalism in literature. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780195072228 ISBN10: 0195072227 Contributors: Perkins, Barbara, Perkins, George,