The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters

This volume comprises a series of essays on the major American literary figures of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by one of America's leading literary critics of that period, it provides insightful analyses of the works of such luminaries as Emerson, Poe, Whitman, and Twain, as well as lesser-known figures. Literature lovers or students of American culture will find this book a joy to read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.