A Student's History of American Literature
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William Simonds
(4 Sterne; 6 Bewertungen)
Engaging history of American Lit from the 1600's up through the late 1890's. The author, who was a professor at Knox College, really put a lot into this, combining national history with his love for literature. - Summary by BellonaTimes (12 hr 39 min)
Chapters
Ch 1. Early Colonial Literature. 1607-1700. Pt. 1.The English in Virginia
18:20
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Ch 3. The Beginning of the Nineteenth Century. Pt 1. The New Literature: The Kn…
21:42
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Ch 4. Philosophy and Romance. Pt 1. The Literary Development of New England
18:36
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Ch 5. The New England Poets. Pt 1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: 1807-1882
34:04
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Too big to swallow as a whole.
Jordatech
(4,5 Sterne)
This historical reminiscence is biographical in nature, delving into the works and lives well over 100 literary figures who have defined American Literature. Over the course of nearly three centuries, these leaders have shaped and molded the literary fields of Theology, Poetry, Fiction, Romance and Idealism. This composition is chronologically ordered and cyclically organized, wherein each section begins with distinct opinions, followed by lists of works along with their corresponding dates of publication, wrapping back around with a thoroughly descriptive analysis of the person or topic at hand. Admittedly, while listening to this composition, the staccato of ideas often lost my attention. However, there are two sections in this book which held me encapsulated with interest. The first section which I highly recommend which details the life and works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, which is shines a heart-warming light onto the character and drive of this man. The final section which I can recommend to the ...