02165cam a22003133u 4500 3410 UtSlPG 20260610133112.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 PS Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954 The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Chronicles of America series; v. 34 Release date is 2002-09-01 Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, and Alev Akman "The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters" by Bliss Perry is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of American literature and its reflection of the national spirit from the colonial era through the Revolutionary age and beyond, identifying key figures and movements that shaped literary expression. The opening of the book discusses the dynamic essence of the American experience, emphasizing themes of change, experimentation, and the adventurous spirit inherent to the nation's development. Perry introduces the character of the American pioneer, describing him as one marked by resourcefulness, a sense of transience, and a resolute spirit to conquer new frontiers. Through these traits, Perry sets the stage for analyzing how literary voices from figures like Captain John Smith and the early colonial writers have captured the essence of this American spirit, framing the narrative around the complexities of identity and expression in the context of both the past and evolving literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3410 45481 45481