Views And Reviews In American Literature
History And Fiction (1845)
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""Views and Reviews in American Literature: History and Fiction"" is a collection of critical essays written by William Gilmore Simms, a prominent American writer and literary critic of the 19th century. Published in 1845, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of American literature at the time, with a particular focus on historical and fictional works.Simms offers his insights on a wide range of topics, including the influence of European literature on American writers, the role of historical accuracy in historical fiction, and the importance of regionalism in American liter...
""Views and Reviews in American Literature: History and Fiction"" is a collection of critical essays written by William Gilmore Simms, a prominent American writer and literary critic of the 19th century. Published in 1845, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of American literature at the time, with a particular focus on historical and fictional works.Simms offers his insights on a wide range of topics, including the influence of European literature on American writers, the role of historical accuracy in historical fiction, and the importance of regionalism in American literature. He also provides detailed critiques of works by well-known American authors such as Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and Edgar Allan Poe.Throughout the book, Simms emphasizes the importance of developing a distinct American literary tradition that reflects the unique experiences and perspectives of the country's people. He argues that American writers should draw inspiration from their own history and culture, rather than simply imitating European literary styles.Overall, ""Views and Reviews in American Literature: History and Fiction"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of American literature in the 19th century, as well as for scholars and students of literary criticism.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.
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