The Spirit of American Literature is a book written by John Macy that provides a comprehensive overview of American literature. The book covers a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and essays, and explores the themes and styles of some of the most significant American writers from the colonial period to the early 20th century.Macy's analysis is both critical and insightful as he examines the works of writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain. He also ...
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The Spirit of American Literature is a book written by John Macy that provides a comprehensive overview of American literature. The book covers a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and essays, and explores the themes and styles of some of the most significant American writers from the colonial period to the early 20th century.Macy's analysis is both critical and insightful as he examines the works of writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain. He also delves into the works of lesser-known writers, highlighting their contributions to American literature.Throughout the book, Macy emphasizes the unique spirit of American literature, which he argues is rooted in the country's history and culture. He explores how American writers have grappled with issues such as race, identity, and the American dream, and how they have used their writing to reflect and shape the national character.Overall, The Spirit of American Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and culture. Macy's engaging writing style and thoughtful analysis make this book an enjoyable and informative read for both scholars and general readers alike.1908. From the Preface: In this book something is said about most, if not quite all, of the emergent figures in American literature; an attempt is made to survey the four corners of the national library and to give an impression of its shape and size. Contents: General Characteristics; Irving; Cooper; Emerson; Hawthorne; Longfellow; Whittier; Poe; Holmes; Thoreau; Lowell; Whitman; Mark Twain; Howells; William James; Lanier; and Henry James.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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