Publisher's Synopsis
The Literature of the Louisiana Territory is a book written by Alexander Nicholas De Menil. The book explores the literary works that emerged from the Louisiana Territory during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Louisiana Territory was a vast region that covered parts of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Montana. The book examines the literary traditions of the various ethnic groups that inhabited the region, such as the French, Spanish, Native Americans, and African Americans. It also delves into the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the literary scene and the emergence of new literary genres in the region. The author provides insightful analysis and commentary on the works of notable writers such as William Faulkner, Mark Twain, Kate Chopin, and Lafcadio Hearn. The Literature of the Louisiana Territory is a comprehensive and engaging book that sheds light on the rich literary heritage of this unique region of the United States.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.
