The Rites of Assent: Transformations in the Symbolic Construction of America
"For thirty years, Bercovitch has been our most insightful and provocative critic of American culture and literature. Our leading intellectual historian and discourse theorist, he has shattered the myths, exposed the hidden rituals, and explicated the religious and political rhetoric that have mystified millions for two centuries.  These essays will again awaken his audience to the delusions of the American dream and leave some wishing they could go back to sleep.."  --Emory Elliott, Presidential Chair of English, University of California--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.