Nathaniel Parker Willis (eBook)

Henry A. Beers (Autor)

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2022
224 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737399-5 (EAN)

Infos

In Nathaniel Parker Willis, Henry A. Beers provides readers with a thorough examination of the life and works of the esteemed American author and editor, Nathaniel Parker Willis. Beers delves into Willis's literary style, which was characterized by its elegant prose, wit, and astute observations of society. The book explores Willis's position within the literary context of the 19th century, highlighting his contributions to American literature and journalism. Henry A. Beers, a respected literary historian, sheds light on Willis's background and the events that shaped his writing career. Beers offers insights into Willis's upbringing, education, and the influences that led him to become a prolific writer and influential figure in the literary world. Beers's meticulous research and analysis provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of Willis's legacy. I highly recommend Nathaniel Parker Willis to readers interested in American literature, journalism, and the literary figures of the 19th century. Beers's compelling portrayal of Willis's life and works offers a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of American literary history.

Autor

Henry A. Beers (1847–1926) was an American literary historian and professor with a scholarly focus on American literature. His literary career was distinguished by his faculty position at Yale University, where he served as a professor from 1875 until his retirement. Beers' contribution to the study of American authors was significant, as evidenced by his meticulous research and writings such as his comprehensive biography of Nathaniel Parker Willis. The biography not only delves into the life and work of Willis, an American author, poet, and editor, but also provides insights into the broader landscape of American literary culture during the author's time. Beers' approach to literary criticism and history was characterized by a detailed biographical scrutiny, as he believed in understanding an author's personal history as a key to comprehending their literary output. His work on Nathaniel Parker Willis offers a clear example of this biographical method, which was innovative for its time and contributed to the study of literature as an integral part of the humanities. Beers' academic and literary legacy continues to be recognized by scholars and students of American literature, and his works remain an important resource for historical insights into 19th-century American writers and their milieu.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Schlagworte: 1806-1867 • 19th century • 19th-century literary analysis • 19th century literature • American • American classic authors • American letters critique • American literary legacy • American Literature • antebellum era writers • Antebellum literary figures • Authors • Biography • Cultural currents analysis • Henry A. Beers biography • literary criticism and history • literary criticism biography • Literary critique homage • Literary history scholarship • literary movements 1800s • Literary preservation study • Literary tapestry exploration • Nathaniel Parker • Nathaniel Parker Willis works • N.P. Willis poetry analysis • old literary magazines • poetry and prosody • willis