American Literature from 1600 Through the 1850s
Description
Fiercely nationalistic, the first prominent American writers exhibited a profound pride in the territory that would come to be known as the United States. Predating even the Declaration of Independence, much early American writing entailed commentary on the newly developing American society. This volume examines the literature of the country in its nascence and writers such as Poe, Hawthorne, and Emerson, who helped cultivate a uniquely American voice.
Keywords
English & College SuccessEnglishJuvenile Non-FictionLiterary Criticism
2010Book
Author(s)Britannica Educational Publishing Staff, Adam Augustyn
PublisherEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
ISBN9781615302338
Languageenglish
