American Literature

American Literature: An Historical Sketch, 1620-1880 is a book written by John Nichol and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of American literature from its origins in the early colonial period to the end of the 19th century. Nichol begins by examining the literature of the Puritans and the early settlers, and then moves on to discuss the literature of the Revolutionary period, including the works of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine. He also covers the Romantic period, with a focus on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book also includes a discussion of the rise of realism in American literature, with a focus on the works of Mark Twain and Henry James. Nichol concludes by examining the literature of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, including the works of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Throughout the book, Nichol provides detailed analyses of individual works and authors, as well as broader historical and cultural contexts. He also includes extensive bibliographical information, making the book a valuable resource for scholars and students of American literature. Overall, American Literature: An Historical Sketch, 1620-1880 is a seminal work in the field of American literary history, providing a thorough and insightful overview of the development of American literature over more than two centuries.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.