Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction To American Literature"" is a book written by Henry S. Pancoast and first published in 1898. The book serves as an overview of American literature, covering the major literary movements and authors from the colonial era up to the late 19th century. Pancoast begins by discussing the early colonial literature of America, including works by Puritan writers such as William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. He then moves on to the Romantic period, discussing the works of authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book also covers the Realist and Naturalist movements of the late 19th century, highlighting the works of authors such as Mark Twain and Stephen Crane. Throughout the book, Pancoast provides critical analysis and interpretation of the literature, as well as historical and cultural context for each period and author. The book is intended as a resource for students and scholars of American literature, as well as anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the literary history of the United States.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.
