A Manual Of American Literature

A Manual of American Literature by Theodore Stanton is a comprehensive guide that provides an in-depth analysis of the literary works produced in America. The book covers a wide range of genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, and it explores the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced the development of American literature.The author begins by discussing the earliest literary works produced in America, including the writings of Puritan authors such as Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor. He then moves on to examine the works of important American authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Mark Twain.The book also includes discussions of the major literary movements that have shaped American literature, including Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism. In addition, the author provides detailed analyses of individual works, including Moby-Dick, The Scarlet Letter, and Leaves of Grass.Overall, A Manual of American Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the rich literary tradition of America. It offers a comprehensive overview of the major works, authors, and movements that have shaped American literature, and it provides readers with the tools they need to appreciate and analyze these works in greater depth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.