The Puritan In Literature

By Henry S. Pancoast

Book Overview

""The Puritan in Literature"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry S. Pancoast that analyzes the portrayal of Puritanism in literature. The book explores the Puritan movement and its impact on literature, particularly in England and America during the 17th century. Pancoast examines the works of famous Puritan writers such as John Milton, John Bunyan, and Anne Bradstreet, and analyzes how their beliefs and values influenced their writing. He also examines the portrayal of Puritans in non-Puritan literature, including works by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Throughout the book, Pancoast explores the themes of morality, religion, and individualism that are often associated with Puritanism. This book provides valuable insights into the Puritan movement and its influence on literature, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the Puritan movement.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative English Literature from Chaucer to Tennyson, by Henry S. Pancoast. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417932716.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: 142546713X
• ISBN13: 9781425467135
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"