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Title: Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony" by J. Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Cornelius Littlepage, who recounts his life and experiences growing up in colonial New York, specifically at the family estate known as Satanstoe. The book explores themes of heritage, societal changes, and the nuances of colonial life, while also intertwining a discussion of anti-rentism, a significant socio-economic issue of Cooper's time. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the author's motivations behind presenting the Littlepage Manuscripts. Cornelius reflects on the importance of documenting personal and familial experiences to preserve the nuances of American society, especially as it evolves. He describes his birthplace, the land of Satanstoe, with fondness and pride, detailing both its physical features and the ancestral significance tied to it. The narrative then moves into Cornelius’s childhood and early education, establishing the familial relationships that underpin his identity, as well as his aspirations for higher learning and social standing within a rapidly changing colonial landscape. Through these initial chapters, Cooper sets the stage for a deeper exploration of personal and historical narratives within the American experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 8880

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 136

Language: English

Subject: Antirent War, N.Y., 1839-1846 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony" by J. Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Cornelius Littlepage, who recounts his life and experiences growing up in colonial New York, specifically at the family estate known as Satanstoe. The book explores themes of heritage, societal changes, and the nuances of colonial life, while also intertwining a discussion of anti-rentism, a significant socio-economic issue of Cooper's time. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the author's motivations behind presenting the Littlepage Manuscripts. Cornelius reflects on the importance of documenting personal and familial experiences to preserve the nuances of American society, especially as it evolves. He describes his birthplace, the land of Satanstoe, with fondness and pride, detailing both its physical features and the ancestral significance tied to it. The narrative then moves into Cornelius’s childhood and early education, establishing the familial relationships that underpin his identity, as well as his aspirations for higher learning and social standing within a rapidly changing colonial landscape. Through these initial chapters, Cooper sets the stage for a deeper exploration of personal and historical narratives within the American experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 8880

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 136

Language: English

Subject: Antirent War, N.Y., 1839-1846 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.