Studies the views of 5 prominent mid-19th century writers on the function and nature of literature and how they applied these views to their works.

This book, which has been painstakingly researched and beautifully photographed over many years, takes a close look at twenty of the finest examples of Beaux-Ar

The award-winning Beneath the American Renaissance is a classic work on American literature. It immeasurably broadens our knowledge of our most important litera

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