Cyclopedia Of American Literature V1: From The Earliest Period To The Present Day (1856) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164080480)

The Cyclopedia of American Literature Volume 1 is a comprehensive book that covers the literary history of America from its earliest period to the present day. It was written by Evert A. Duyckinck and was first published in 1856. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and its development over time. The book is divided into different sections, each of which focuses on a particular period of American literature. The first section covers the earliest period of American literature, which includes the works of the Puritans and the early colonial writers. The subsequent sections cover the different literary movements that emerged in America, such as the Romantic period, the Transcendentalist movement, and the Realist movement. The book also includes biographical information on many of the most important American writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Walt Whitman. It provides insights into their lives and their works, as well as their impact on American literature. Overall, the Cyclopedia of American Literature Volume 1 is a valuable reference book for anyone interested in American literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the literary history of America and the writers who shaped it.In Two Volumes.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.

Author: Evert a. Duyckinck, George L. Duyckinck
ISBN-10: 1164080482
ISBN-13: 9781164080480
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 696
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.39d