The Cambridge History Of American Literature

The Cambridge History of American Literature is a comprehensive book that explores the history of American literature from its beginnings to the modern-day. The book is written by William Peterfield Trent and covers a wide range of topics, including the literature of the colonial period, the emergence of the American Renaissance, the rise of realism and naturalism, and the development of modernism.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular period or movement in American literature. The first section covers the literature of the colonial period, including the works of early American writers such as William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. The second section explores the emergence of the American Renaissance, which saw the rise of writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman.The third section of the book covers the rise of realism and naturalism in American literature, which was characterized by writers such as Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, and Jack London. The fourth section focuses on the development of modernism in American literature, which saw the emergence of writers such as T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and William Faulkner.Throughout the book, Trent provides in-depth analysis of the works of these writers, as well as their impact on American literature and culture. The book also includes a detailed bibliography and index, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature. Overall, The Cambridge History of American Literature is a comprehensive and engaging book that provides a thorough overview of the development of American literature over the centuries.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.