The book ""William Gilmore Simms"" by William P. Trent is a biography of the American author, poet, and historian William Gilmore Simms. Simms was a prominent figure in the literary scene of the mid-19th century, known for his novels, poetry, and historical works. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Simms' life, from his early years in Charleston, South Carolina, to his rise to literary fame and eventual decline. Trent delves into Simms' personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and fellow ...
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The book ""William Gilmore Simms"" by William P. Trent is a biography of the American author, poet, and historian William Gilmore Simms. Simms was a prominent figure in the literary scene of the mid-19th century, known for his novels, poetry, and historical works. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Simms' life, from his early years in Charleston, South Carolina, to his rise to literary fame and eventual decline. Trent delves into Simms' personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and fellow writers. The book also explores Simms' literary career in depth, analyzing his major works and their themes. Trent discusses Simms' contributions to the development of Southern literature, as well as his views on politics, race, and slavery. Overall, ""William Gilmore Simms"" offers a detailed portrait of a complex and influential figure in American literature, shedding light on both his personal life and his lasting impact on the literary world.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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