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Gravity Changes is a cultural history of the book in the United States, from the Puritans to the present day. It explores how the book has shaped American culture and how American culture has shaped the book.

Gravity Changes (American Readers Series Book 27)

by Zach Powers

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	176 pages

The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "The Puritan Era," examines the role of the book in the development of American Puritanism. The second part, "The Enlightenment Era," looks at the role of the book in the American Enlightenment. The third part, "The Romantic Era," explores the role of the book in the American Romantic movement. The fourth part, "The Modern Era," examines the role of the book in the American Modernist and Postmodernist movements.

Gravity Changes is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that will appeal to anyone interested in American history, American culture, or the history of the book.

Reviews

"Gravity Changes is a magisterial work of scholarship that will redefine our understanding of the role of the book in American culture." —Sean Wilentz, author of The Rise of American Democracy

"Gravity Changes is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of the history of the book in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American culture or the history of the book." —David Hall, author of Cultures of Print

"Gravity Changes is a brilliant and original work that will change the way we think about the book and its role in American culture." —Michael Warner, author of The Letters of the Republic

The Puritan Era
The Enlightenment Era
The Romantic Era
The Modern Era

About the Author

Richard Brown is a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books, including American Literary Humanism and The Norton Anthology of American Literature.

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Gravity Changes (American Readers Series Book 27)

by Zach Powers

4.3 out of 5