There have been many exemplary novels dubbed the Great American Novel. But what is the American novel? And what makes an American novel great? In this blog, give examples of your favorite books by American authors that you believe should be considered part of the greats. Give textual examples and explain what you think the American novel contains. Below is a brief example.
The novel On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a true great American novel. The constant traveling of the main characters speaks to the American novel trend of road novels. Through this journey the main character finds not only the true America but also himself.
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