{"product_id":"history-of-american-literature-gb-6423","title":"History of American Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of American Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide use of the author's History of English Literature, the favor\r\nwith which it has been received in all parts of the United States, and the\r\nnumber of earnest requests for a History of American Literature on the\r\nsame plan, have led to the writing of this book. It has not appeared sooner\r\nbecause the author has followed his rule of making a careful first-hand\r\nstudy, not only of all the matter discussed, but also of a far greater\r\namount, which, although it must be omitted from a condensed textbook, is,\r\nnevertheless, necessary as a background for judgment and selection.\nThe following chapters describe the greatest achievements in American\r\nliterature from the earliest times until the present. Many pupils fail to\r\nobtain a clear idea of great American authors and literary movements\r\nbecause textbook writers and teachers ignore the element of truth in the\r\nold adage, \"The half is greater than the whole,\" and dwell too much on\r\nminor authors and details, which could reasonably be expected to interest\r\nonly a specialist. In the following pages especial attention has been paid,\r\nnot only to the individual work of great authors, but also to literary\r\nmovements, ideals, and animating principles, and to the relation of all\r\nthese to English literature.\nThe author has further aimed to make this work both interesting and\r\nsuggestive. He has endeavored to present the subject in a way that\r\nnecessitates the comparison of authors and movements, and leads to\r\nstimulating thinking. He has tried to communicate enough of the spirit of\r\nour literature to make students eager for a first-hand acquaintance with\r\nit, to cause them to investigate for themselves this remarkable American\r\nrecord of spirituality, initiative, and democratic accomplishment. As a\r\nguide to such study, there have been placed at the end of each chapter\r\nSuggested Readings and still further hints, called Questions and\r\nSuggestions. In A Glance Backward, the author emphasizes in brief\r\ncompass the most important truths that American literature teaches, truths\r\nthat have resulted in raising the ideals of Americans and in arousing them\r\nto greater activity.\n\u003cb\u003e ......Buy Now (To Read More)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEbook Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 6423 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\u003c\/b\u003e: Halleck, Reuben Post \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/b\u003e: Sep 1, 2004 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e: eBook \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage\u003c\/b\u003e: English \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Halleck, Reuben Post,1859-1936 \/ eBook \/ English","offer_id":43215338832029,"sku":"gb-6423-ebook","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/products\/6423.jpg?v=1671283615","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/history-of-american-literature-gb-6423","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}