# American Renaissance: Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman - Paperback

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by **Francis O. Matthiessen** (Author), **F. O. Matthiessen** (Author)

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.

### Back Jacket

This text has taken its place as the definitive treatment of the most distinguished age of American literature. Centering the discussion around five literary giants of the mid-nineteenth century-Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and Whitman. Matthiessen elucidates their conceptions of the nature and function of literature, and the extent to which these were realized in their writings.

**Number of Pages:** 720

**Dimensions:** 1.75 x 8.42 x 5.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 11, 2002

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