The Norton Anthology of American Literature

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The Norton Anthology of American Literature is a compendium of various works by authors of specifically American birth or naturalization, ranging from short poems, pamphlets, and novellas to longer entries such as entire novels and philisophical pieces. It was first published in 1979 by Norton & Company, Inc. and is most notable for the series' 2003 Shorter Sixth Edition. This encyclopedia arose out of a series of other anthologies including English Literature and Poetry.