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by Francis O. Matthiessen; F. O. Matthiessen

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Studies the views of 5 prominent mid-19th century writers on the function and nature of literature and how they applied these views to their works.

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This text has taken its place as the definitive treatment of the most distinguished age of American literature. Centering the discussion around five literary giants of the mid-nineteenth century-Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and Whitman. Matthiessen elucidates their conceptions of the nature and function of literature, and the extent to which these were realized in their writings.

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  • Title American Renaissance: Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman
  • Author Francis O. Matthiessen; F. O. Matthiessen
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition New Ed
  • Pages 720
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, Oxford
  • Publication date 1968-12-31
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780195007596 / 019500759X
  • Weight 2.04 lbs (0.93 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.42 x 5.6 x 1.75 in (21.39 x 14.22 x 4.45 cm)
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
  • Library of Congress subjects American literature - 19th century - History, United States - Intellectual life - 1783-1865
  • Dewey Decimal Code 810.9
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