Appreciation Of Literature And America In Literature

Appreciation of Literature and America in Literature is a book written by George Edward Woodberry. The book is a collection of essays that explores the role of literature in shaping American culture and identity. The author examines the works of various American writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, and Edgar Allan Poe, and analyzes how their writing reflects the values and beliefs of American society. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the appreciation of literature and includes essays on the nature of poetry, the role of imagination in literature, and the relationship between literature and life. The second part explores America in literature and includes essays on the American character, the American landscape, and the American dream. Throughout the book, Woodberry argues that literature is an essential component of American culture and that it has played a crucial role in shaping the nation's identity. He also emphasizes the importance of appreciating and understanding literature as a means of gaining insight into the human experience. Overall, Appreciation of Literature and America in Literature is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between literature and American culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.