James Fenimore Cooper

Broschiertes Buch

The Prairie

Beschreibung

First published in 1827, The Prairie is set in the American frontier. It is part of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales and is the third book to feature Natty Bumppo, a trapper and frontiersman. Other characters from Cooper's famous The Last of the Mohicans, including chief Hard Heart, also appear in this book. The story follows Natty on his travels to the prairie of Nebraska, where he meets up with a family of squatters who are hiding a secret. One of their own, Abiram White, has kidnapped a young woman from her family and husband in Louisiana. The husband, an artillery captain, and his men are hunting the squatters through the frontier, and Natty takes it upon himself to help the young man find his stolen bride. Full of adventure and tense battles, The Prairie is a classic tale of the American West suitable for both teenage and adult readers. Popular American novelist JAMES FENIMORE COOPER (1789-11851) is best remembered for his 1826 epic The Last of the Mohicans, considered his masterpiece.

Autor

James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a pioneering American writer renowned for his historical novels that vividly depicted frontier and Native American life. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, and raised in Cooperstown, New York-a settlement founded by his father-Cooper's early experiences in the American wilderness profoundly influenced his literary work. After attending Yale University and serving in the U.S. Navy, he embarked on a writing career that would leave an indelible mark on American literature.Cooper's most celebrated contribution is the Leatherstocking Tales, a series of five novels featuring the iconic character Natty Bumppo, also known as Hawkeye. This series includes The Last of the Mohicans (1826), which is often regarded as his masterpiece. Through these works, Cooper explored themes of naturalism, individualism, and the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans, offering readers a nuanced perspective on the American frontier experience.Beyond the Leatherstocking Tales, Cooper authored numerous other novels, including The Spy (1821), set during the American Revolutionary War, and The Pilot (1823), one of the earliest American sea novels. His extensive body of work not only entertained readers but also provided insightful commentary on the social and political issues of his time. Cooper's legacy endures as a foundational figure in American literature, whose narratives continue to influence the portrayal of early American history and culture.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 554g
• ISBN-13: 9781602068346
• ISBN-10: 1602068348
• Artikelnr.: 23166745