The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Franklin (Cambridge Companions to American Studies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521691869 ISBN 13: 9780521691864

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Comprehensive and accessible, this Companion addresses several well-known themes in the study of Franklin and his writings, while also showing Franklin in conversation with his British and European counterparts in science, philosophy, and social theory. Specially commissioned chapters, written by scholars well-known in their respective fields, examine Franklin's writings and his life with a new sophistication, placing Franklin in his cultural milieu while revealing the complexities of his intellectual, literary, social, and political views. Individual chapters take up several traditional topics, such as Franklin and the American dream, Franklin and capitalism, and Franklin's views of American national character. Other chapters delve into Franklin's library and his philosophical views on morality, religion, science, and the Enlightenment and explore his continuing influence in American culture. This Companion will be essential reading for students and scholars of American literature, history and culture.

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Book Description

Comprehensive and accessible, this Companion examines Franklin's writings and his life with a new sophistication, placing Franklin in his cultural milieu while revealing the complexities of his intellectual, literary, social, and political views. A valuable overview for students and scholars of American literature, history and culture.

About the Author

Carla Mulford is Associate Professor of English at Pennsylvania State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521691869
• ISBN 13: 9780521691864
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 206
• Editor: Mulford Carla