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The Genius of America: Studies in Behalf of the Younger Generation

The Genius of America: Studies in Behalf of the Younger Generation

Hardcover

Literary Criticism20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1025673581
ISBN13: 9781025673585
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Genius of America: Studies in Behalf of the Younger Generation is a thought-provoking collection of essays by Stuart P. Sherman that explores the cultural and intellectual identity of the United States during the transformative post-World War I era. Sherman addresses the tension between traditional American values and the emerging sensibilities of the younger generation, seeking to define the unique spirit that characterizes the nation. Through a series of insightful studies, the author examines the role of Puritanism, the evolution of democracy, and the function of literature in shaping the national character.

Sherman's prose challenges both the rigid traditionalists and the iconoclastic youth, arguing for a synthesis of past wisdom and modern vitality. The work remains a significant contribution to American social and literary criticism, offering a window into the ideological debates of the 1920s. Readers will find a compelling exploration of what it means to be American and how the nation's genius is expressed through its culture, ethics, and art. This collection serves as an essential resource for those interested in the intellectual history of the early twentieth century and the perennial quest for national identity.

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