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100 1 _aHalleck, Reuben Post,
_d1859-1936
245 1 0 _aHistory of American Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508 _aProduced by Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"History of American Literature" by Reuben Post Halleck is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book aims to explore the evolution of American literature from its colonial beginnings to the contemporary period, highlighting the contributions of prominent authors and significant literary movements. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of American literature's unique qualities and its relationship to English literary traditions. The opening of the book serves as a preface where the author introduces the motivation and methodology behind the work. Halleck mentions that requests for a similar treatment to his earlier "History of English Literature" led him to undertake this project. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the moral and cultural dimensions of American literature and critiques traditional educational approaches that focus too heavily on minor authors, neglecting the giants who shaped the field. He aims to present not just facts but the spirit of the literature itself, encouraging readers to engage with the "remarkable American record of spirituality, initiative, and democratic accomplishment." The chapter outlines the connection between American and English literature, asserting the need for a thorough understanding of early American works to appreciate the broader narrative of American identity and ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6423
999 _c48445
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