Studies in Classic American Literature by D. H. Lawrence
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"Studies in Classic American Literature" by D. H. Lawrence is a critical examination of American literature written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to explore the unique characteristics and artistic expressions found within the early American literary canon, focusing on significant writers such as Benjamin Franklin, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. Lawrence critiques the prevailing European influences on American literature while advocating for a recognition of the distinct American
spirit present in its classics. The opening of the text begins with a foreword that sets the stage for the discussions to come. Lawrence asserts that America has struggled to define its own identity in art and literature, often clinging to European ideals while failing to recognize a unique American voice. He challenges his readers to delve into early American literature, suggesting that it reflects a deeper truth about the American psyche rather than mere children's tales as commonly perceived. Through sharp critiques, he examines the essence of America's artistic spirit, advocating for an understanding of the underlying emotions and experiences conveyed through the works of authors like Franklin and Cooper. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23012810 |
| Title | Studies in Classic American Literature |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studies_in_Classic_American_Literature |
| Contents | Foreword -- The spirit of place -- Benjamin Franklin -- Hector St. John de Crèvecœur -- Fenimore Cooper's white novels -- Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking novels -- Edgar Allan Poe -- Nathaniel Hawthorne and "The scarlet letter" -- Hawthorne's "Blithedale romance" -- Dana's "Two years before the mast" -- Herman Melville's "Typee" and "Omoo" -- Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" -- Whitman. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60547 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60547-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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