The Puritan In Literature

By Henry S. Pancoast and Henry Spackman Pancoast

Book Overview

The Puritan in Literature is a book written by Henry S. Pancoast that explores the role of Puritanism in American literature. The book delves into the history of Puritanism and how it influenced the works of authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson. Pancoast examines the themes of sin, guilt, and redemption that are prevalent in Puritan literature and how they continue to shape American literature today. The book also discusses the impact of Puritanism on American culture and society. Overall, The Puritan in Literature provides a comprehensive analysis of the enduring influence of Puritanism on American literature and culture.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: 1162887214
• ISBN13: 9781162887210
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"