The World's Great Classics: Essays Of American Essayists (1899)

Book Overview

""The World's Great Classics: Essays Of American Essayists"" is a book written by Chauncey C. Starkweather and published in 1899. The book is a collection of essays written by some of the most prominent American essayists of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Edgar Allan Poe. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including nature, politics, philosophy, and literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and the development of the essay as a literary form. It provides insights into the thoughts and ideas of some of the most influential writers of the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time. Overall, ""The World's Great Classics: Essays Of American Essayists"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American literature and intellectual history.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: 1120938333
• ISBN13: 9781120938336
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"