what books capture the essence of American Exceptionalism?

The United States Constitution

>>8909696
the Bible

The Art of the Deal

My
Diary
Desuka

No book that actually captures the essence of any form of nationalism, especially not the nationalism of a militarily powerful country, is going to be flattering.

Look into Americain travel literature. I would start with Fodor's Houston and Gavelston and move north and/or west depending on your particular interests.

America is shit and Americans are too stupid to see that.

>>8911408
That's rude anon

>>8909696
It Can't Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis

It captures the essence of American Exceptionalism by pointing out just how much of a crock it is. Nothing about American ideals, culture, or institutions can stop an idiotic demagogue from seizing power as long as he's charismatic enough to appeal to even bigger idiots.

>>8909696
Any other dead empire's history.

The tragedy of American Diplomacy

Prejudices by HL Mencken
White Trash: 300 year history
Innocents abroad Mark Twain
Age of Folly by Lewis Lapham
Your average Americans are exceptionally retarded.

>>8911417
t. reddit

America is not a literary country, OP.

I think the best example would be something like Star Wars. Some universal epic that the whole world loves.