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Please recommend some American Classics for me!

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CSLewis Sun 18-Nov-12 17:33:01

I love reading, studied English Language and Literature at University, but have somehow managed to escape almost the entire American literary canon. Not interested in anything post-1950 (at the moment), but would really appreciate some recommendations, and brief synopses if possible, of your favourite American classic novels, 19th century onwards.
Thanks in advance smile

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Portofino Wed 21-Nov-12 10:03:38

I have just had an Ira Levin fest - The Stepford Wives, A Kiss Before Dying and Rosemary's Baby.

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musicalendorphins Wed 21-Nov-12 10:30:49

The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck
Walden by Henry David Thoreau - 1854
And here is a list of American Classics.

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