Initial Studies in American Letters

By Henry Augustin Beers

Book Overview

Initial Studies in American Letters is a book written by Henry A. Beers that provides a comprehensive overview of the early development of American literature. The book covers the period from the colonial era to the mid-19th century, and includes discussions of the major literary figures and movements of the time. Beers explores the themes, styles, and techniques that were prominent in American literature during this period, and provides critical analysis of the works of authors such as Benjamin Franklin, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book also examines the cultural and historical context in which these writers lived and worked, and explores the ways in which their writing reflected and shaped American identity. Overall, Initial Studies in American Letters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of American literature and culture.1891. Initial Studies in American Letters is a companion piece to Beers's historical sketch of English literature entitled From Chaucer to Tennyson. Though meant to be mainly a history of American belles-lettres, it does make some mention of historical and political writings, but hardly any of philosophical, scientific and technical works and is laid out in chronological order. Contents: The Colonial Period, 1607-1765; The Revolutionary Period, 1765-1815; The Era of National Expansion, 1815-1837; The Concord Writers, 1837-1861; The Cambridge Scholars, 1837-1861; Literature in the Cities, 1837-1861; and Literature Since 1861. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417926287
• ISBN13: 9781417926282
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"