| Author |
Leisy, Ernest Erwin, 1887-1968 |
| Title |
The American historical novel (on American themes) before 1860 : the early novels of James Fenimore Cooper (1821-1831)
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| Original Publication |
Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1923.
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| Note |
Abstract of the author's Ph. D. thesis, University of Illinois, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The American Historical Novel (on American themes) before 1860: The Early Novels of James Fenimore Cooper (1821–1831)" by Ernest Erwin Leisy is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This book examines the early works of James Fenimore Cooper, delving into his contribution to the historical novel genre in America before the Civil War. It seeks to underscore Cooper's role in shaping American literature by exploring themes related to American history, particularly focusing on the Revolutionary War and pioneer life. The book is a critical analysis that outlines Cooper's narratives, such as "The Spy," "The Pioneers," and "The Last of the Mohicans," indicating how these works reflect the American experience and historical events. Leisy emphasizes how Cooper's portrayals of complex characters and settings, along with his innovative storytelling methods, provided a framework for future historical fiction writers in America. Through his exploration of themes such as the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, the Revolutionary War's intricacies, and the idealized vision of the American frontier, Cooper established a definitive voice for American historical novels that highlighted the unique cultural landscape of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction, American -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 -- Themes, motives
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life in literature
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| Subject |
United States -- In literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73537 |
| Release Date |
May 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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