Men And Letters: Essays In Characterization And Criticism

By Horace Elisha Scudder

Book Overview

""Men and Letters: Essays in Characterization and Criticism"" is a collection of essays by Horace E. Scudder, an American author and editor, originally published in 1887. The book features insightful and thought-provoking essays on various literary figures, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Scudder's essays provide a unique perspective on these writers, exploring their personalities, writing styles, and contributions to American literature. The book also includes essays on lesser-known writers, such as Thomas Bailey Aldrich and John Burroughs, shedding light on their work and influence. Scudder's writing is engaging and informative, making ""Men and Letters"" a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and literary criticism.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: 1428625267
• ISBN13: 9781428625266
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"