Introduction To American Literature : Or The Origin And Development Of The English Language, With Gems Of Poetry (1846)

Eliphalet L. Rice

ISBN 10: 1437267297 / ISBN 13: 9781437267297

Published by Kessinger Publishing Co Okt 2008, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction To American Literature : Or The Origin And Development Of The English Language, With Gems Of Poetry (1846)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Co Okt 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437267297
• ISBN 13: 9781437267297
• Binding: Sonstiges
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 26D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 791 grams

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Introduction to American Literature: Or the Origin and Development of the English Language, with Gems of Poetry is a book written by Eliphalet L. Rice in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive overview of American literature, tracing its roots back to the English language and exploring its development over time. The author also includes a collection of poems that showcase the beauty and power of the English language. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of American literature. The first section provides an overview of the English language and its history, tracing its evolution from its Germanic roots to its current form. The second section explores the early literature of America, including works by Puritan writers such as Jonathan Edwards and Cotton Mather. The third section focuses on the American Revolution and its impact on literature, highlighting the works of writers such as Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin. The fourth section explores the Romantic period in American literature, featuring the works of writers such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The fifth section examines the development of American poetry, showcasing the works of poets such as Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. The final section of the book includes a collection of poems chosen by the author to illustrate the beauty and power of the English language. Overall, Introduction to American Literature: Or the Origin and Development of the English Language, with Gems of Poetry is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of American literature and the English language. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of American literature.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.