Publisher's Synopsis
American Prose Masters: Cooper, Hawthorne, Emerson, Poe, Lowell And Henry James is a book written by W. C. Brownell. The book is a collection of essays that explore the works of six of America's greatest prose writers. The book is divided into six chapters, each dedicated to one author. The first chapter is dedicated to James Fenimore Cooper, the author of The Last of the Mohicans. The second chapter is dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of The Scarlet Letter. The third chapter is dedicated to Ralph Waldo Emerson, the philosopher and essayist. The fourth chapter is dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe, the master of horror and mystery. The fifth chapter is dedicated to James Russell Lowell, the poet and essayist. The final chapter is dedicated to Henry James, the author of The Portrait of a Lady. The essays explore the themes, styles, and techniques of each author, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their works. The book is an excellent resource for students of American literature and anyone interested in exploring the works of these great writers.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.
