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Title: The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 34

Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, and Alev Akman

Summary: "The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters" by Bliss Perry is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of American literature and its reflection of the national spirit from the colonial era through the Revolutionary age and beyond, identifying key figures and movements that shaped literary expression. The opening of the book discusses the dynamic essence of the American experience, emphasizing themes of change, experimentation, and the adventurous spirit inherent to the nation's development. Perry introduces the character of the American pioneer, describing him as one marked by resourcefulness, a sense of transience, and a resolute spirit to conquer new frontiers. Through these traits, Perry sets the stage for analyzing how literary voices from figures like Captain John Smith and the early colonial writers have captured the essence of this American spirit, framing the narrative around the complexities of identity and expression in the context of both the past and evolving literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954

EBook No.: 3410

Published: Sep 1, 2002

Downloads: 140

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 34

Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, and Alev Akman

Summary: "The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters" by Bliss Perry is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of American literature and its reflection of the national spirit from the colonial era through the Revolutionary age and beyond, identifying key figures and movements that shaped literary expression. The opening of the book discusses the dynamic essence of the American experience, emphasizing themes of change, experimentation, and the adventurous spirit inherent to the nation's development. Perry introduces the character of the American pioneer, describing him as one marked by resourcefulness, a sense of transience, and a resolute spirit to conquer new frontiers. Through these traits, Perry sets the stage for analyzing how literary voices from figures like Captain John Smith and the early colonial writers have captured the essence of this American spirit, framing the narrative around the complexities of identity and expression in the context of both the past and evolving literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954

EBook No.: 3410

Published: Sep 1, 2002

Downloads: 140

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.