Publisher's Synopsis
American Prose: Hawthorne, Irving, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, Lowell, Thoreau, Emerson is a book written by Horace E. Scudder. It is a collection of essays that explore the works of some of the most prominent American writers of the 19th century. The book covers the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each chapter of the book provides an in-depth analysis of the writer's life, literary style, and notable works. Scudder examines how these writers contributed to the development of American literature and influenced the literary landscape of their time. He also explores the themes and motifs that are present in their works and how they reflect the cultural and societal values of their era. American Prose: Hawthorne, Irving, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, Lowell, Thoreau, Emerson is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in American literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the works of some of the most celebrated American writers and sheds light on their impact on the literary world.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.
