Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 1 of 2 by John Wilson Townsend
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"Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 1 of 2" by John Wilson Townsend is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive anthology exploring the literary contributions from Kentucky over a span of more than a century, showcasing both notable authors and their works that feature Kentucky as a subject. The text is geared towards readers with an interest in American literature and the distinct
cultural narratives that have emerged from this particular region. At the start of the book, Townsend sets the stage by contemplating what constitutes a "Kentucky book" and the parameters for defining the state's literary heritage. He introduces key figures from Kentucky's past, such as John Filson, who captured early descriptions of the state, and lays the groundwork for examining the variety of literary expression that has roots in Kentucky. The author discusses various influential authors who have either hailed from or written about Kentucky, emphasizing their contributions to the American literary landscape and reflecting on how these works encapsulate both the cultural identity of the state and broader American themes. The opening establishes a historical context that not only recognizes Kentucky’s literary heritage but also sets the tone for a detailed exploration of its evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Townsend, John Wilson, 1885-1968 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925 |
| Title | Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Vol. 1 of 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Sogard, Douglas L. Alley, III and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American literature -- Kentucky -- Bio-bibliography |
| Subject | Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Kentucky |
| Subject | American literature -- Kentucky |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Literary collections |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Kentucky -- In literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39406 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1606 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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