Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction to the Study of American Literature"" by Brander Matthews is a comprehensive guide to the literary history and evolution of American literature. The book begins with an overview of the earliest forms of American literature, including Native American oral traditions and the writings of the early European settlers. It then moves on to explore the major literary movements and figures of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the transcendentalists, the realists, and the modernists, as well as the works of authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.Throughout the book, Matthews provides insightful analysis and commentary on the literary works he discusses, drawing attention to key themes, motifs, and stylistic techniques. He also explores the social and historical contexts in which these works were produced, shedding light on the ways in which literature both reflects and shapes the culture of its time.Written in a clear and accessible style, ""An Introduction to the Study of American Literature"" is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich and diverse world of American literature.1896. Contents: The Colonial Period; Benjamin Franklin; Washington Irving; James Fenimore Cooper; William Cullen Bryant; Fitz-Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; John Greenleaf Whittier; Edgar Allan Poe; Oliver Wendell Holmes; David Henry Thoreau; James Russell Lowell; Francis Parkman; Other Writers and The End of the Nineteenth Century.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.
