Carl Van Doren Bücher
Carl Clinton Van Doren war ein amerikanischer Literaturkritiker und mit dem Pulitzer-Preis ausgezeichneter Biograf. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch tiefe Einblicke in das Leben und Schaffen seiner Subjekte aus. Van Doren konzentrierte sich auf Biografien bedeutender Persönlichkeiten der amerikanischen Geschichte und Kultur und bemühte sich stets um eine objektive und zugleich fesselnde Erzählung. Sein Stil ist präzise und kenntnisreich und bietet den Lesern nicht nur Informationen, sondern auch ein tieferes Verständnis der von ihm untersuchten Persönlichkeiten.






The Life Of Thomas Love Peacoke
- 312 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original form, complete with copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization’s knowledge base, showcasing the importance of historical artifacts in understanding our cultural heritage. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, allowing readers to engage with the text as it was originally presented.
The Cambridge History Of American Literature
- 440 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
This comprehensive history explores American literature from its inception, with a focus on significant writers and movements post-1850. The final volumes include chapters that address earlier periods and writers not easily categorized, reflecting the complex landscape of American literary development. The work acknowledges the contributions of sixty-four scholars, highlighting the ongoing challenges in fully capturing the breadth of American literary study. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between literature and American culture.
The Cambridge History of American Literature; Volume 4
- 462 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
The Cambridge History of American Literature is a comprehensive survey of American literature from its earliest beginnings to the early twentieth century. The book covers a wide range of genres and authors, from colonial writers such as William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet to modernists such as T.S. Eliot and Gertrude Stein. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in American literature and culture.
Indian Treaties Printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1736-1762
- 444 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards, Selections From Their Writings; ed. With an Introduction
- 410 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
The American Novel
- 328 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
A critical history of the development of the American novel, examining the major authors and works of the genre from its beginnings to the mid-20th century.
Contemporary American Novelists (1900-1920)
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Focusing on the significance of contemporary American novelists from 1900 to 1920, this republished work aims to preserve an important part of literary history. It has been reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, moving beyond mere scanned copies to provide a modern presentation. This effort seeks to keep the contributions of these authors alive for both present and future generations, ensuring their impact is not forgotten.
The Great Rehearsal
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The book highlights the scarcity and rising costs of early literature from the 1900s and earlier. Hesperides Press addresses this issue by republishing these classic works in modern, affordable editions that retain the original text and artwork, making timeless literature accessible to a wider audience.