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LoC No.: 20003784

Title: A History of American Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "A History of American Literature" by Percy Holmes Boynton is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the evolution of American literature by emphasizing significant writers and literary movements while providing insight into the development of American thought and culture throughout different historical periods. It is particularly focused on analyzing key works and authors, offering a lens through which readers can understand the complexities of American literary history. At the start of the book, the author establishes that American literature originates from diverse influences, particularly those carried over from England by early settlers. Boynton discusses the uniqueness of American literary beginnings, contrasting it with the literary traditions of established nations. The opening section highlights the formative influences of both the Puritans and Royalists in the context of 17th-century America, outlining how their differing motivations—religious freedom versus economic opportunity—shaped the emerging literary landscape. The text reflects on the character of early American literature as being a mix of religious piety, utilitarian prose, and the seeds of future literary developments, setting the stage for more in-depth examinations of individual authors and their contributions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Boynton, Percy Holmes, 1875-1946

EBook No.: 45353

Published: Apr 9, 2014

Downloads: 311

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20003784

Title: A History of American Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by KD Weeks, David Kline, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A History of American Literature" by Percy Holmes Boynton is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the evolution of American literature by emphasizing significant writers and literary movements while providing insight into the development of American thought and culture throughout different historical periods. It is particularly focused on analyzing key works and authors, offering a lens through which readers can understand the complexities of American literary history. At the start of the book, the author establishes that American literature originates from diverse influences, particularly those carried over from England by early settlers. Boynton discusses the uniqueness of American literary beginnings, contrasting it with the literary traditions of established nations. The opening section highlights the formative influences of both the Puritans and Royalists in the context of 17th-century America, outlining how their differing motivations—religious freedom versus economic opportunity—shaped the emerging literary landscape. The text reflects on the character of early American literature as being a mix of religious piety, utilitarian prose, and the seeds of future literary developments, setting the stage for more in-depth examinations of individual authors and their contributions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Boynton, Percy Holmes, 1875-1946

EBook No.: 45353

Published: Apr 9, 2014

Downloads: 311

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.