About the book: 1991 / The volume "An American Tale" includes works that reflect how different trends in US literature, as well as the real life of this country, diverse in social traditions, natural conditions and way of life. Contents: The Many Faces of AmericaHenry Thoreau. KTAADNGerman Melville. BENITO SERENOGeorge Cable. MISTRESS DOLPHIN Brett Harte. THE DEADLOUS INHERITANCEStephen Crane. MAGGIE, THE STREET GIRLSarah Orne Jewitt. COUNTRY OF SHARP FIRE TOPES