The Collected Novels of James Fenimore Cooper (Illustrated) (eBook)
11945 Seiten
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859-654774830-4 (EAN)
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James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) was a preeminent American writer of the early 19th century, whose historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the young American nation represent an important part of the nation's literary heritage. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, Cooper grew up on the frontier in central New York State, an experience that later informed his most famous works. He attended Yale College before embarking on a brief naval career that further enriched his nautical knowledge and storytelling expertise, prominently featured in his sea tales. Cooper's most celebrated series, the Leatherstocking Tales, includes the renowned 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826), which stands as an exemplary work of historical fiction, emphasizing authenticity in its depiction of character and landscape. Cooper's prolific output encompasses numerous novels compiled in 'The Collected Novels of James Fenimore Cooper (Illustrated)', which also demonstrates his narrative dexterity and skill in weaving American myth with historical fact. Cooper has been praised for his richly descriptive accounts of the natural environment and was an early voice in American literature for environmental conservation. His narrative style can be seen as both an evolution of the 18th-century novel and a precursor to the American Romantic movement. Despite facing criticism for his occasionally didactic tone and perceived artistic lapses, Cooper's influence on American literature is undeniable. His works not only provide a significant literary portrayal of the American frontier but have also shaped perceptions of American identity and history.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.12.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Literatur ► Historische Romane | |
Schlagworte | 19th-Century Literature • adventure novels • American Frontier • American frontier stories • American Romanticism • Classic anthology • Early American novels • Ernest Hemingway • frontiersman • historical fiction • Historical fiction collection • Illustrated masterpieces • Jack London • James Fenimore Cooper classics • Joseph Conrad • Karl May • Ken Follett • Leatherstocking Tales • Lord of the Flies • maritime adventures • Moby Dick • Native American fiction • Natty Bumppo • Revolutionary America • Robert Louis Stevenson • Romanticism • sea tales • The revenant • Walter Scott |
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