What is “the Great American Novel”?

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I’m re-reading Blood Meridian which seems to be regarded as “the Great American Novel” and I have no idea what that actually means.

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On the road – Kerouac. I believe this coined the term, or the term was coined about it. Can’t remember which. Just a story about struggling and exploring across the country. Captures the mood of the times. I believe the Grapes of Wrath is another one, by steinbeck. It’s all about the struggle.

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