Young People's Story Of American Literature (1922)

Young People�������s Story Of American Literature is a book written by Ida Prentice Whitcomb and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to American literature for young readers. It covers the major literary movements and authors from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different period or genre of American literature. The book begins with a brief overview of the earliest American literature, including the writings of the Puritans and the Revolutionary War period. It then moves on to cover the Romantic period, which includes the works of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book also covers the Realist and Naturalist movements, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to discussing the major literary movements and authors, the book also provides biographical information about many of the writers featured. It includes excerpts from their works and provides analysis and commentary on their significance in American literature. Overall, Young People�������s Story Of American Literature is an informative and engaging introduction to American literature for young readers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major literary movements and authors, making it an ideal resource for students and anyone interested in American literature.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.