Publisher's Synopsis
The Prose Writers of America by Rufus Wilmot Griswold is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth survey of American literature, focusing specifically on the prose writers of the time. The book covers the history of American literature, from its beginnings to the mid-19th century, and examines the condition and prospects of the literature of the time.Griswold's book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of American literature. The first section provides an overview of the history of American literature, discussing the early colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the emergence of a distinct American literary tradition.The second section of the book focuses on the prose writers of America, including such notable figures as Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Herman Melville. Griswold provides detailed biographical information about each writer, as well as critical analysis of their works.In addition to discussing individual writers, Griswold also examines broader trends in American literature, such as the emergence of the short story and the rise of realism. He also explores the social and cultural factors that influenced American literature during this time period.Overall, The Prose Writers of America is an important work of literary criticism that provides valuable insights into the history and development of American literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature 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.
