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American literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries is reflects a changing and expanding nation faced with unique social, political and cultural challenges. This was a period of literary evolution and experimentation. This novel became a dominant form and Romanticism and Transcendentalism gained a wide audience and brought fame to many American authors. The early 20th century is known for the Modernist movement and the rise of authors that still have many fans today.

Bygone Books offers a wide selection of classic American literature as well as offerings from around the world. You can read these books online or on your e-reader, tablet or phone. Select the BOOKS button above and explore the wonderful world of classic literature.

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Electronic books, or ebooks, have become very popular in recent years. Being a digital file instead of a heavy paper book, ebooks are a convenient alternative, allowing a person to store and read a massive number of books on a dedicated e-reader, tablet or phone.

E-readers and tablets are available at consumer electronics outlets for as little as $50. Even the "bargain" models can store hundreds of books. If you prefer to read you ebooks on your phone, there are a wide variety of apps, many of them free, that let you read anywhere and anytime without lugging heavy books around. For Android phones and tablets, I recommend ReadEra, available from Google Play. It is free and easy to use. BygoneBooks are downloadable in the popular EPUB format, which is compatible with most any app or reader.