Writers of Knickerbocker New York by Hamilton Wright Mabie
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"Writers of Knickerbocker New York" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a historical account penned in the early 20th century. This book explores the early literary scene of New York City and its emergence as a cultural hub, detailing the contributions of prominent writers associated with the city's Knickerbocker tradition. The work likely examines the social, political, and artistic climate that shaped these writers and their output during a transformative period in American
history. The narrative outlines the life and works of key figures like Washington Irving, James Kirke Paulding, and Fitz-Greene Halleck, encapsulating their influence on American literature and the Knickerbocker group's communal spirit. Mabie reflects on the ambiance of early 19th-century New York, characterized by a vibrant social life and an emerging literary identity, which gave birth to notable literary works, including Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The text serves not only as a tribute to these writers but also as a rich historical document that captures the charm and character of a bygone era in American cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stilson, Walworth |
| LoC No. | 13000055 |
| Title | Writers of Knickerbocker New York |
| Original Publication | New York: The Grolier Club of the City of New York, 1912. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | American literature -- New York (State) -- New York -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Influence |
| Subject | American literature -- 1783-1850 -- History and criticism |
| Subject | City and town life in literature |
| Subject | United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- In literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71682 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71682-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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