Views And Reviews In American Literature: History And Fiction (1845)

By William Gilmore Simms

Book Overview

Views and Reviews in American Literature: History and Fiction is a book written by William Gilmore Simms and originally published in 1845. The book is a collection of essays in which Simms offers his critical views and reviews of various works of American literature. Simms was a prominent American writer and critic during the mid-19th century, and his opinions on American literature were highly respected. In this book, he covers a range of topics, including the history of American literature, the role of fiction in American culture, and the works of various authors, including Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.Simms' writing style is both informative and engaging, and his insights into American literature are still relevant today. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature or in the critical analysis of literary works.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: 1165162997
• ISBN13: 9781165162994
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"