Representative Words

Politics, Literature, and the American Language, 1776 1865

Autor*innen

• Thomas Gustafson

Reihen

• Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture

Parameter

• 488 Seiten
• 18 Lesestunden

• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on the period between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the book explores the evolution of American writing that links political turmoil to the degradation of language. Thomas Gustafson analyzes the motivations behind this literary tradition, highlighting its significance in reflecting societal concerns about governance and communication. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the interplay between language and politics during a transformative era in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Hardcover