Pioneer Literature: Colonial Prose And Poetry (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120675491)

Pioneer Literature: Colonial Prose And Poetry (1903) by William Peterfield Trent is a comprehensive collection of the earliest writings of American literature. The book includes a range of colonial prose and poetry, from the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring works by writers such as Anne Bradstreet, Benjamin Franklin, and Cotton Mather. The book is divided into two sections, one focusing on prose and the other on poetry, and includes an introduction by the author discussing the historical context and significance of the literature. The selections in Pioneer Literature provide readers with a glimpse into the early American experience, including the struggles of the colonists, their religious beliefs, and their evolving sense of national identity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature and the cultural development of the United States.First Series.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: William Peterfield Trent
ISBN-10: 1120675499
ISBN-13: 9781120675491
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d