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 prominent American writers from the 19th century, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Clarke delves into the nature of these writers, examining their personalities, upbringing, and education, and how these factors influenced their writing. The book also discusses the cultural and social context of the time, including the impact of the Civil War and the changing attitudes towards literature and art in America. Clarke analyzes the literary movements of the era, such as Transcendentalism and Realism, and how these movements shaped the works of these writers. Overall, American Men of Letters: Their Nature and Nurture provides a comprehensive look at the lives and works of some of America's most influential writers, offering insights into their creative processes and the cultural milieu in which they lived and worked.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: 1163084573
• ISBN13: 9781163084571
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"