The American Spirit In Literature

The American Spirit In Literature

Bliss Perry

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120737175
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The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters is a book written by Bliss Perry and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of American literature, tracing the development of the American spirit through the works of some of the greatest writers of the country. Perry examines the works of writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain, among others, and analyzes how they have contributed to the American literary canon.The book is divided into chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific writer or literary movement. Perry provides a detailed analysis of the writer’s life and works, and how they have influenced the American literary tradition. He also explores the themes and motifs that are common in American literature, such as individualism, democracy, and the search for identity.The American Spirit in Literature is a seminal work in American literary criticism, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s literary history. Perry’s writing is clear and concise, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in American literature and the development of the American spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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