Pioneers of Southern Literature V1

By Samuel Albert Link

Book Overview

Pioneers of Southern Literature V1 is a book written by Samuel Albert Link that explores the literary history of the American South. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the early pioneers of Southern literature, including William Gilmore Simms, John Pendleton Kennedy, and Edgar Allan Poe. Link provides a detailed analysis of their works, examining the themes, styles, and historical context of each author.Through his analysis, Link highlights the unique characteristics of Southern literature, such as its focus on regional identity, the use of dialects, and the exploration of race and class issues. He also discusses the influence of Southern literature on American literature as a whole.Pioneers of Southern Literature V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Southern literature, American literature, or literary history in general. It provides a comprehensive overview of the early pioneers of Southern literature and their contributions to the literary canon.1899. Contents: A Glance at the Field. Here a Tale; There a Song; Paul Hamilton Hayne, Poet Laureate of the South; Dr. Frank O. Tichnor, the Southern Lyric Poet; and Henry Timrod, the Unfortunate Singer; William Gilmore Simms: The Novelist, the Poet; and John Pendleton Kennedy, John Esten Cooke, and Other Southern Novelists. 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: 1162725028
• ISBN13: 9781162725024
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"