Publisher's Synopsis
A History of American Literature Since 1870 is a comprehensive book written by Fred Lewis Pattee and published in 1915. The book covers the history of American literature from the post-Civil War era to the early 20th century, providing an in-depth analysis of the literary movements, trends, and major writers of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific literary period or movement. Pattee begins with a discussion of the Realist movement and its impact on American literature, and then moves on to cover other important literary movements such as Naturalism, Symbolism, and Modernism.Throughout the book, Pattee provides detailed biographical information about the major writers of each period, including their backgrounds, influences, and notable works. He also discusses the social and cultural context in which these writers produced their works, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the literary and historical significance of each period.In addition to covering the major literary movements and writers of the time, Pattee also discusses the role of literary criticism and scholarship in shaping American literature. He provides an overview of the major literary critics of the time and their contributions to the field.Overall, A History of American Literature Since 1870 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major literary movements and writers of the time, and offers insights into the social and cultural context in which they worked.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.