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Frances Hodgson Burnett and A melia E. Barr heen excluded for although of foreign hirth, they have long considered themselves A mericans. On the other hand, the fact that the book deals with the writers of stories, long and short, and not with poets, has necessitated the exclusion of favorites like Mrs, Julia Ward Howe and Mrs. Louise Chandler Moulton. The sketches are partly critical and partly biographical. They are the result of efforts to inform as well as to entertain. To many members of this gifted company the authors of Little Pilgrimages oiue thanks for much new and valuable information and for numerous other coitrtesies eootended during the preparation of the volume.
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Many of the anecdotes commonly told of well-knovm novelists are apocryphal or imaginary. Care therefore has been taken to separate the wheat from the chaff. WT ierever it was possthlcj preference has been given the statements of the authors themselves. The sketches are arranged chronologically that isj in the order of the authors first publications. No other arrangement indeed would seem fair among so gifted and popular a company writing for a public that dis criminates while it encourages and enjoys.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides insightful interpretations of some of the most esteemed American authors of the 19th century, including William Dean Howells, Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Lew Wallace, and George W. Cable. The author traces the literary journeys of these iconic figures, examining how their personal experiences and the cultural landscape of the time influenced their writing. Through detailed analysis of their most celebrated works, the book offers a deeper understanding of the authors' creative processes and the enduring legacy of their contributions to American literature. Each chapter delves into the author's life and major influences, exploring their unique writing styles, recurring themes, and the impact their works have had on American literature. This book is a valuable resource for literature enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of the literary giants who shaped American storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331634492_0
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