Essays of an Americanist by Daniel G. Brinton
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| Author | Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899 |
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| LoC No. | 12030954 |
| Title |
Essays of an Americanist I. Ethnologic and Archæologic. II. Mythology and Folk Lore. III. Graphic Systems and Literature. IV. Linguistic. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Essays of an Americanist" by Daniel G. Brinton is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various themes regarding American culture, history, and society from an introspective and critical perspective. Readers can expect a thoughtful examination of the evolving identity of America, influenced by Brinton's views on anthropology and philosophy. The opening of the work presents an intricate discussion of literature and the arts, reflecting on the contemporary landscape of theater and narrative. Brinton addresses the successes and failures of specific playwrights and theater productions, emphasizing the significance of genuine artistic expression over commercial success. The initial essays also touch upon societal issues, the complexities of human relationships, and the struggle between tradition and modernity, setting a reflective tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians |
| Subject | America -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58464 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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