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Sensational Designs : The Cultural Work of American Fiction, 1790-1860:

The Cultural Work of American Fiction, 1790-1860
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Oxford University Press, USA, May 29, 1986 - Literary Criticism - 256 pages

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User Review  - Andrew - Goodreads

read selections. important, foundational study of sentimental fiction. Read full review

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User Review  - April - Goodreads

A really nice defense of non-canonical texts! Tompkins puts out a pretty sound argument and I have a feeling I am gong to refer to this book again and again. I love it to be quite honest. Read full review

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