Lectures On American Literature With Remarks On Some Passages Of American History (1829)

Lectures on American Literature: With Remarks on Some Passages of American History is a book written by Samuel L. Knapp in 1829. The book is a collection of lectures that Knapp delivered on American literature and history. The lectures cover a wide range of topics, including the early history of America, the American Revolution, and the development of American literature.Knapp provides a detailed analysis of the works of American writers such as Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and William Cullen Bryant. He also discusses the influence of European literature on American writers and the unique characteristics of American literature.In addition to literary analysis, Knapp also provides historical context for the works he discusses. He examines the social and political climate of the time period in which the works were written and discusses how these factors influenced the writers.Overall, Lectures on American Literature: With Remarks on Some Passages of American History is a comprehensive examination of American literature and history in the early 19th century. It provides valuable insight into the development of American culture and the role of literature in shaping that culture.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.