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The Living Authors Of America (1850)

The Living Authors Of America (1850)

Powell, Thomas

Paperback

19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163911755
ISBN13: 9781163911754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Living Authors of America is a book written by Thomas Powell and published in 1850. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent American writers of the time, including poets, novelists, and essayists. It provides a comprehensive overview of the literary scene in America during the mid-19th century, highlighting the achievements and contributions of some of the most celebrated writers of the era.The book is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a specific author. Each section provides a detailed account of the author's life, including their education, career, and major works. The book also includes critical reviews of the authors' works, as well as excerpts from their writings.Some of the authors featured in the book include Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, among others. The book provides valuable insights into the literary trends and styles of the time, as well as the social and cultural context in which these writers lived and worked.Overall, The Living Authors of America is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American literature and history. It offers a unique perspective on the literary scene of the mid-19th century and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of American literature.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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