Henry Van Dyke

The Spirit of America (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring American Identity and Patriotism through Van Dyke's Reflections

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Spirit of America' by Henry Van Dyke, the author delves into the essence of the American identity, exploring themes of patriotism, democracy, and the pioneering spirit that shaped the nation. Van Dyke's prose is eloquent and captivating, blending historical analysis with personal reflections on the American experience. The book is written in a lyrical style that evokes a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the ideals upon which America was founded, making it a timeless piece of literature that resonates with readers across generations. Van Dyke's exploration of American values and aspirations provides a profound insight into what it means to be an American and the enduring principles that have defined the nation. His thoughtful reflections on the American character and its evolution over time make 'The Spirit of America' a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the cultural fabric of the United States.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 297
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066156701
• Artikelnr.: 58757957

Autorenporträt

Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. was an American novelist, educator, diplomat, and Presbyterian minister. Van Dyke was born November 10, 1852, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Jackson van Dyke Sr. (1822-1891), a famous Brooklyn Presbyterian preacher recognized in the antebellum era for his anti-abolitionist beliefs. The family descended from Jan Thomasse van Dijk, who came from Holland to North America in 1652. The younger Henry van Dyke graduated from Poly Prep Country Day School in 1869, Princeton University in 1873, and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1877. He was a professor of English literature at Princeton from 1899 to 1923. Among the many pupils he impacted was future star travel writer Richard Halliburton (1900-1939), then-Editor-in-Chief of the Princeton Pictorial. Van Dyke oversaw the group that developed the first Presbyterian printed liturgy, The Book of Common Worship, in 1906. Dr. van Dyke served as an instructor at the University of Paris from 1908 to 2009. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson appointed van Dyke, a friend and old classmate, as Minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg. World War I erupted shortly after his appointment, devastating Europe. Americans from all over Europe came to Holland seeking shelter.