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A History of American LiteratureBibliographic Details Author: Percy H. Boynton ISBN 13: 9789367216989 Pages: 475 Edition: First Edition (2015), Reprint Edition (2026) Binding: Paperback Genre: Literature & Fiction Literary Criticism American Literature Literary History & Criticism Recommended Age Group: 18+ Years (Students, Researchers, Academics, Literature Enthusiasts) Reading Difficulty: Advanced Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 1822 Hours Price: 425 Description A History of
Bibliographic Details
Author: Percy H. Boynton
ISBN-13: 9789367216989
Pages: 475
Edition: First Edition (2015), Reprint Edition (2026)
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Literature & Fiction → Literary Criticism → American Literature → Literary History & Criticism
Recommended Age Group: 18+ Years (Students, Researchers, Academics, Literature Enthusiasts)
Reading Difficulty: Advanced
Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 18–22 Hours
Price: ₹425
Description
A History of American Literature by Percy H. Boynton is a landmark scholarly work that traces the evolution of American literary thought from the colonial period through the nineteenth century. Written by one of the pioneering scholars of American literary studies, this volume offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the writers, movements, and cultural forces that shaped the development of literature in the United States.
Boynton approaches literature not merely as a collection of texts but as a reflection of the intellectual, social, political, and philosophical life of a nation. Through detailed discussions of influential authors such as Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and many others, the book reveals how American literary identity emerged and matured over time.
The work examines major literary periods, including the colonial era, the Revolutionary period, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, and the rise of modern American thought. Boynton’s analytical approach provides valuable insights into the relationship between literature and national consciousness, making this volume an indispensable resource for students and scholars of English and American studies.
Rich in historical context, critical interpretation, and literary analysis, this book remains an authoritative guide for understanding the foundations of American literary tradition. Whether used for academic coursework, research, or personal study, A History of American Literature continues to offer readers a nuanced and intellectually rewarding exploration of one of the world's most influential literary cultures.
Key Features
- Comprehensive survey of American literary history.
- Covers major writers from colonial to nineteenth-century America.
- Explores literature within its historical and cultural context.
- Detailed analysis of literary movements and intellectual trends.
- Includes discussions on Transcendentalism and Romanticism.
- Valuable resource for English literature students and researchers.
- Examines the evolution of American national identity through literature.
- Written by renowned literary scholar Percy H. Boynton.
- Useful for academic reference, coursework, and competitive exams.
- Essential addition to literature and humanities collections.
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- Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation
- Imprint: Doaba Publications
- Published By: Aumram Publications
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 4551-16, Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj - 110002
- Year: 2026
- Printed and Bound In: India
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