Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

James Fenimore Cooper

American Men of Letters

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9781017292343
• ISBN-10: 1017292345
• Artikelnr.: 67083819

Autorenporträt

Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury (1838-1915) was an eminent and erudite American scholar, educator, and literary critic of the nineteenth century. A professor emeritus of English at Yale University, Lounsbury was known for his incisive analytical skills and his scholarly contributions to the field of American literature. His profound admiration for the works of James Fenimore Cooper is exemplified in his critical biography titled 'James Fenimore Cooper,' where he scrutinizes the literary contributions of the famed American writer, providing insights into his stylistic importance and historical context (Lounsbury, T. R. 'James Fenimore Cooper'). Lounsbury's remarkable expertise in philology and his dedication to the study of language and literature were fundamental to his comparative analyses of linguistic trends and literary movements of his time. His literary style is typically exemplified by thorough research, eloquent prose, and a balanced perspective, often reflecting the scholarly rigor of his academic milieu. His contributions to the realm of English studies and his rigorous examination of American literary figures have left an indelible mark on the academic community and continue to be appreciated by scholars and critics alike.