Masterpieces of American Romantic Literature

by Melissa McFarland Pennell

The Romantic movement led to some of the greatest works of 19th-century American literature. Written expressly for students, this book offers succinct introductions to 10 of the most important works of American Romanticism, many of which reflect the social, political, and historical concerns of the era. Included are chapters on Emerson's essays, Poe's The Raven and selected stories, Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, Stowe's Uncle Tom's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313331413
• ISBN13: 9780313331411
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.6"