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Best Things from American Literature

Best Things from American Literature

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Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1417926414
ISBN13: 9781417926411
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 1 2004
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Best Things from American Literature is a collection of some of the most iconic and influential works of American literature, compiled by the renowned author Irving Bacheller. The book features a diverse range of literary pieces, including short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels, written by some of the most celebrated writers in American history.The book includes works by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, among others. Each piece is carefully handpicked by Bacheller, and is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and insight into the author's life and work.The collection covers a wide range of themes and topics, from love and loss to politics and social justice. It includes classics such as The Raven by Poe, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Twain, and The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, as well as lesser-known gems that are sure to delight and surprise readers.Overall, The Best Things from American Literature is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and its rich history. It is a comprehensive and engaging collection that showcases the best of what this genre has to offer, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages.1899. With numerous unique and original Illustrations, including facsimile Reproductions of Authors' Manuscripts. The book includes Selections from such noted authors as: Oliver Wendell Holmes; Julia Ward Howe; Robert W. Chambers; Stephen Crane; Edgar Allan Poe; Charles Dudley Warner; Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Abraham Lincoln; Eugene Field; James Whitcomb Riley; William Dean Howells; Joel Chandler Harris; Sarah Orne Jewett; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Washington Irving; Edward Eggleston; James Fenimore Cooper; and many more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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