Early American Literature - Anna Lorraine Guthrie - Bog

Early American Literature: A Study Outline is a comprehensive guide to the literature of the early American period, written by Anna Lorraine Guthrie and originally published in 1916. The book is intended as a study aid for students and scholars of American literature, providing a detailed overview of the major literary movements and authors of the colonial and revolutionary eras.The book is divided into five sections, each focusing on a different period of early American literature. The first section covers the literature of the colonial period, including the works of Puritan writers such as John Winthrop and Anne Bradstreet. The second section focuses on the literature of the revolutionary period, including the works of political writers such as Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin.The third section of the book covers the literature of the early national period, including the works of Romantic writers such as Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe. The fourth section covers the literature of the antebellum period, including the works of abolitionist writers such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass.The final section of the book provides a brief overview of the literature of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Throughout the book, Guthrie provides detailed analysis of the major themes and literary techniques of each period, as well as biographical information about the major authors.Overall, Early American Literature: A Study Outline is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature of the early American period. Its clear and concise writing style, combined with its comprehensive coverage of the major literary movements and authors of the era, make it an invaluable guide for students and scholars alike.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.