Publisher's Synopsis
American Literature and the Dream is a non-fiction book written by Frederic I. Carpenter, an American literary critic and historian. The book explores the concept of the American Dream and its representation in American literature. It covers a wide range of literary works, from the colonial period to the 20th century, and analyzes how the American Dream has evolved over time and how it has been portrayed in literature.Carpenter argues that the American Dream is a central theme in American literature, and that it reflects the aspirations and values of American society. He examines how different writers have interpreted the American Dream, from the early Puritan writers who saw it as a religious ideal, to the Romantic writers who celebrated individualism and self-reliance, to the modern writers who have questioned the validity of the Dream in a changing world.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period or genre of American literature. Carpenter provides detailed analyses of individual works, including novels, poems, and essays, and shows how they reflect the cultural and historical context in which they were written.Overall, American Literature and the Dream is a scholarly work that offers a comprehensive overview of the American Dream in literature. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of American literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States.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.
