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Selections From Early American Writers: 1607-1800

Selections From Early American Writers: 1607-1800

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1025981014
ISBN13: 9781025981017
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 512
Weight: 1.56
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selections From Early American Writers, 1607-1800 offers a comprehensive survey of the literary landscape during the formative years of the United States. Edited by William B. Cairns, this anthology gathers significant prose and poetic works from the earliest settlement at Jamestown through the establishment of the young republic. Readers will encounter a diverse range of voices, including explorers, theologians, political figures, and early poets who shaped the American intellectual and cultural identity.

The collection is organized chronologically, offering insights into the evolving perspectives of colonial life, religious fervor, and the growing sentiments of independence. It includes essential documents and creative expressions from influential figures such as John Smith, William Bradford, Anne Bradstreet, Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. By presenting these foundational texts, Selections From Early American Writers, 1607-1800 serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the roots of American literature and the social forces that influenced the nation's development.

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