The Connecticut Wits And Other Essays (1920)

By Henry Augustin Beers

Book Overview

The Connecticut Wits and Other Essays is a collection of literary essays written by Henry Augustin Beers and published in 1920. The book features a series of essays that explore the literary history and culture of Connecticut during the 18th and 19th centuries. The essays focus on the literary movement known as the Connecticut Wits, a group of poets and writers who were active during the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. Beers provides a comprehensive overview of the Connecticut Wits, including their major works, themes, and influences. He also discusses other notable writers from Connecticut, such as Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and the history of Connecticut.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: 1164174347
• ISBN13: 9781164174349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"