Doctrine and Difference: The Thematic Scale of Classic American Literature

The Thematic Scale of Classic American Literature explores how writers of the American nineteenth century approached perceptions such as race, gender, and national identity, from the religious acuities of the first American Puritans to the secularized literary awakening of the American Renaissance and late-century texts that resist the limits of received religious and political opinion. It seeks to uncover a history of human thought within classic American Literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Thematic Scale of Classic American Literature is a groundbreaking exploration that seeks to expand and deepen our understanding of "contextual historicism." By examining the writings of nineteenth-century American authors, this volume explores the diverse approaches they took to issues such as race, gender, and national identity. Spanning from the religious insights of the early American Puritans to the secularized literary awakening of the American Renaissance and into late-century texts that challenge established religious and political beliefs, this comprehensive volume aims to uncover a rich history of human thought within classic American Literature.

Critical analysis is at the heart of this volume, as it examines these surviving works of literature to shed light on the "difference" that conversation, dispute, and dramatized self-doubt have made in shaping the narratives and poems of the historical past. Through a close reading of these texts, readers gain valuable insight into the ways in which these elements have contributed to the rich tapestry of American literature.

The Thematic Scale of Classic American Literature is a testament to the enduring power of literature to explore and challenge our perceptions of the world. By delving into the themes and ideas that have shaped the literature of the past, this volume provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the United States.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032368733