Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Choice Specimens of American Literature and Literary Reader"" is a collection of writings from some of the most prominent American writers. Edited by Benjamin N. Martin, the book includes selections from authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Mark Twain, among others. The book is intended as a literary reader, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of American literature from the early 19th century to the late 19th century. The texts are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to see the evolution of American literature over time. The book is a valuable resource for students of American literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the works of some of America's most celebrated authors.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.