Four Famous American Writers
Exploring Literary Giants of American LiteratureBy Sherwin Cody
Length4h 44m
About this audiobook
In "Four Famous American Writers," Sherwin Cody delivers a captivating exploration of the literary contributions made by four iconic figures in American literature: Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Henry James, and Walt Whitman. Through a blend of analytical prose and biographical narrative, Cody examines the distinct styles and themes each writer embraced, situating their works within the broader context of American culture and the evolving literary landscape of their times. The book is characterized by its engaging yet scholarly tone, making it accessible to both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike, while invoking critical discussions about the influences that shaped these canonical authors. Cody, a prominent figure in early 20th-century American literature and a respected critic, draws upon his extensive background in literary studies to construct a nuanced appreciation of these writers. His own experiences in the rapidly changing socio-political climate of America undoubtedly influenced his perspective on the significance of these literary giants, as he reflects on how their works resonate with contemporary issues and endure in popular consciousness. "Four Famous American Writers" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of American literature. Cody's insightful analyses not only illuminate the individual genius of each writer but also invite readers to engage with the essential questions about identity, culture, and narrative that continue to shape our literary heritage today.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
28MUSIC AND POETRY
2THE STORY OF WASHINGTON IRVING
29POE'S LATER YEARS
3HIS CHILDHOOD
30ELMWOOD
4IRVING'S FIRST VOYAGE UP THE HUDSON RIVER
31AN IMPETUOUS YOUNG MAN
5A TRIP TO MONTREAL
32COLLEGE AND THE MUSES
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6IRVING GOES TO EUROPE
33HOW LOWELL STUDIED LAW
7"SALMAGUNDI"
34LOVE AND LETTERS
8"DIEDRICH KNICKERBOCKER"
35THE UNCERTAIN SEAS OF LITERATURE
9A COMIC HISTORY OF NEW YORK
36HOSEA BIGLOW, YANKEE HUMORIST
10FIVE UNEVENTFUL YEARS
37PARSON WILBUR
11FRIENDSHIP WITH SIR WALTER SCOTT
38A FABLE FOR CRITICS
12"RIP VAN WINKLE"
39THE TRUEST POETRY
13LITERARY SUCCESS IN ENGLAND
40PROFESSOR, EDITOR, AND DIPLOMAT
14IRVING GOES TO SPAIN
41HIS BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD
15"THE ALHAMBRA"
42SCHOOL LIFE
16THE LAST YEARS OF IRVING'S LIFE
43HIS FIRST POEM
17THE ARTIST IN WORDS
44SELF-EDUCATION AND AMBITION
18POE'S FATHER AND MOTHER
45A TRAVELER AT NINETEEN
19YOUNG EDGAR ALLAN
46TWO YEARS IN EUROPE FOR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
20COLLEGE LIFE
47THE HARDSHIP OF TRAMP TRAVEL
21FORTUNE CHANGES
48HIS FIRST LOVE AND GREATEST SORROW
22LIVING BY LITERATURE
49"THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAVELER"
23POE'S EARLY POETRY
50HIS POETRY
24POE'S CHILD WIFE
51"POEMS OF THE ORIENT"
25POE'S LITERARY HISTORY
52BAYARD TAYLOR'S FRIENDSHIPS
26POE AS A STORY-WRITER
53LAST YEARS
27HOW "THE RAVEN" WAS WRITTEN
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