James Lane Allen And The Genteel Tradition

By Grant C. Knight

Book Overview

""James Lane Allen and the Genteel Tradition"" is a book written by Grant C. Knight that explores the life and work of James Lane Allen, an American author who was part of the ""genteel tradition"" of literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into Allen's background, his writing style, and his contributions to American literature during this time period. It also examines the cultural and social context in which Allen wrote, including the rise of industrialization and the changing attitudes towards race and gender. Through a combination of biographical information, literary analysis, and historical context, Knight provides a comprehensive understanding of Allen's work and its significance within the larger literary tradition. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature, literary history, or the cultural and social context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 1163189901
• ISBN13: 9781163189900
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"