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A History Of American Literature (1919)

A History Of American Literature (1919)

Boynton, Percy H.

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116395487X
ISBN13: 9781163954874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of American Literature is a comprehensive book written by Percy H. Boynton and originally published in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the development of American literature from the colonial period to the early 20th century. It covers all major literary movements and genres, including Puritanism, Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism, as well as the emergence of African American, Native American, and women's literature. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period or literary movement. It provides a detailed analysis of the works of major American writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and Emily Dickinson, among others. The book also explores the social and cultural context of American literature, discussing the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution and the Civil War on literary production. Overall, A History of American Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of American literature. It is an engaging and informative read that provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.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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