American Fiction, 1774-1920

American Fiction, 1774-1920 encompasses more than 17,500 works of prose fiction written by Americans from the political beginnings of the United States through World War I. 

The genres featured in American Fiction, 1774-1920 include:

  • Adventure novels, travels and sketches
  • Tract-like tales
  • Fictitious biographies
  • Immigrant fiction
  • Works by minority writers
  • Popular genre titles
  • Politically-motivated works
  • Short stories collections
  • Poetry
  • Works from often-studied and award-winning authors
  • Local fiction
  • Romances
  • Allegories
  • Social commentaries
Coverage Dates:
1774 - 1920