History of American Literature
Reuben Post Halleck, a Louisville educator, wrote History of American Literature as a textbook for high schools, a companion to his History of English Literature. He moves from the colonial writers, Captain John Smith, Bradford, Winthrop, the Puritan poets, Sewall, Cotton Mather and Jonathan Edwards, through the essayists and orators of the Revolution and early fiction, to Irving, Cooper, Bryant, Poe, the New England writers, Whitman, and the authors of the later nineteenth century. Each chapter ends with a summary, a list of historical facts, the English literature of the period, references, suggested readings and questions for discussion. The approach is clear, broad and patriotic. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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History of American Literature by Reuben Post Halleck can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is History of American Literature in the public domain?
Yes. History of American Literature by Reuben Post Halleck is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read History of American Literature?
About 7 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is History of American Literature?
History of American Literature by Reuben Post Halleck is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
