A History of American Literature

<p>Explore the genesis of American letters with Moses Coit Tyler's seminal work A History of American Literature. This comprehensive two-volume study meticulously researched and elegantly written delves into the formative period from 1607 to 1765. Volume I covers the years 1607-1676 and Volume II spans 1676-1765.</p> <p>Tyler's insightful analysis illuminates the literary landscape of early America examining the works of prominent figures and the cultural forces that shaped their writing. Discover the roots of a national literature as Tyler guides you through the sermons poetry and prose that defined a burgeoning nation's identity. A cornerstone of American literary scholarship this book offers a valuable window into the intellectual and artistic life of colonial America.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>