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The Spirit of American Literature is a comprehensive book written by John Macy, which explores the evolution of American literature. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a particular period in American literary history. The first part discusses the early colonial period, which saw the emergence of writers such as William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. The second part focuses on the Romantic period, which was characterized by the works of writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The final part of the book explores the modern period, which includes the works…mehr

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The Spirit of American Literature is a comprehensive book written by John Macy, which explores the evolution of American literature. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a particular period in American literary history. The first part discusses the early colonial period, which saw the emergence of writers such as William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. The second part focuses on the Romantic period, which was characterized by the works of writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The final part of the book explores the modern period, which includes the works of writers such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.Throughout the book, Macy provides a detailed analysis of the literary trends and movements that shaped American literature. He also examines the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the works of American writers. In addition, the book features critical analyses of some of the most important works of American literature, including Moby Dick, The Scarlet Letter, and The Great Gatsby.Overall, The Spirit of American Literature is an essential read for anyone interested in American literature and its evolution over time. Macy's insightful analysis and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for students, scholars, and general readers alike.1908. From the Preface: In this book something is said about most, if not quite all, of the emergent figures in American literature; an attempt is made to survey the four corners of the national library and to give an impression of its shape and size. Contents: General Characteristics; Irving; Cooper; Emerson; Hawthorne; Longfellow; Whittier; Poe; Holmes; Thoreau; Lowell; Whitman; Mark Twain; Howells; William James; Lanier; and Henry James.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.