A History Of American Literature: With A View To The Fundamental Principles Underlying Its Development (1909)

""A History Of American Literature: With A View To The Fundamental Principles Underlying Its Development"" is a book written by Fred Lewis Pattee in 1909. It is a comprehensive study of American literature from its early beginnings to the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the major literary movements, genres, and themes that have shaped American literature. Pattee examines the works of prominent American writers such as Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain, among others. He also explores the cultural and historical contexts that influenced the development of American literature. The book aims to provide readers with a better understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie the evolution of American literature. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in American literature and its rich history.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.