Anglo-American Literature And Manners

Anglo-American Literature And Manners is a book written by Philarete Chasles that explores the literary traditions and cultural norms of both Britain and the United States. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on British literature and manners, and the second section examining American literature and manners. In the first part of the book, Chasles provides an overview of British literature, starting with the medieval period and moving through the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Romantic eras. He discusses the major literary figures of each period, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Wordsworth, and analyzes their works in the context of their historical and cultural surroundings. Chasles also explores British manners, traditions, and customs, providing insight into the social norms and values that shaped British society.In the second part of the book, Chasles turns his attention to American literature and manners. He begins with the colonial period and moves through the Revolutionary era, the Romantic period, and the Victorian era. He discusses the major literary figures of each period, including Franklin, Emerson, Hawthorne, Whitman, and Twain, and analyzes their works in the context of American history and culture. Chasles also explores American manners, traditions, and customs, providing insight into the social norms and values that shaped American society.Overall, Anglo-American Literature And Manners is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the literary and cultural traditions of two nations that have had a profound impact on the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British and American literature, history, and culture.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.