5 books that define America — for better and for worse
First publishedJul 28, 10:17 UTC
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Five books define America's identity, for better and for worse.
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Five books help us understand America's identity. America's identity is not based on land or ethnicity. Instead, it's based on an idea.
Why it matters
These books matter because they show America's strengths and weaknesses.
In brief
- What is America's identity based on?
- An idea.
- What kind of books define America's identity?
- Novels that describe life in America.
- Who said America is an enlightenment experiment?
- Mark Graybill, a professor of English at Widener University.
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America's identity is based on an idea.
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