Puritanism As A Literary Force

By H.L. Mencken

Book Overview

Puritanism As A Literary Force is a book written by H.L. Mencken that explores the impact of Puritanism on American literature. Mencken argues that Puritanism, with its emphasis on strict religious morality and the rejection of pleasure and materialism, has had a profound influence on American literature, shaping the themes, characters, and style of many of its greatest works. He examines the works of Puritan writers such as William Bradford, John Winthrop, and Cotton Mather, as well as the works of later writers who were influenced by Puritanism, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson. Mencken also discusses the ways in which Puritanism has been criticized and challenged by other literary movements, such as the Transcendentalists and the Beat Generation. Overall, Puritanism As A Literary Force is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the relationship between religion and literature in America.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Book of Prefaces, by H. L. Mencken. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906812.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: 1425475973
• ISBN13: 9781425475970
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"