Publisher's Synopsis
American Literature And The Dream is a book written by Frederic I. Carpenter that explores the concept of the American Dream in American literature. The book delves into the origins of the American Dream, tracing its roots back to early American literature and examining how it has evolved over time. Carpenter analyzes the works of a range of American authors, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, to show how the American Dream has been depicted in literature and how it has reflected the changing values and aspirations of American society. The book also considers the role of the American Dream in shaping American identity and culture, and how it has been both celebrated and criticized in literature. Overall, American Literature And The Dream provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring and complex ideas in American culture.This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.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.
