The Oxford Book of American Essays

Name: The Oxford Book of American Essays
Author: Brander Matthews

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 34 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the vibrant voices shaping American identity through essays that reflect the unique social and cultural currents of the United States, revealing the distinct flavor and perspective that set American literature apart within the English-speaking world.

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