American Men Of Letters: Their Nature And Nurture

By Edwin Leavitt Clarke

American Men of Letters: Their Nature and Nurture is a non-fiction book written by Edwin Leavitt Clarke. The book explores the lives and works of some of the most prominent American writers of the 19th century, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. Clarke delves into the various factors that influenced these writers, including their family background, education, and social environment. He also examines the literary movements and trends that shaped their work, such as transcendentalism and romanticism. The book provides a detailed analysis of the writers' major works, as well as their personal lives and relationships. Clarke also discusses the critical reception of their work, both at the time of publication and in later years. Overall, American Men of Letters: Their Nature and Nurture is a comprehensive study of some of America's most celebrated writers, offering insights into their lives, works, and cultural significance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430459182
• ISBN13: 9781430459187
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"