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... . We cannot fully understand any litera- ture , nor justly estimate it , without an acquaintance with the 1 The Seasons . Summer , line 81 . national traits of the writers , the general character of AMERICAN LITERATURE.
... . We cannot fully understand any litera- ture , nor justly estimate it , without an acquaintance with the 1 The Seasons . Summer , line 81 . national traits of the writers , the general character of AMERICAN LITERATURE.
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... American literature . But there is no reasonable ground for doubt . A fair survey of the facts will show that the ... American scenery , American thought , and American character . 8. Work of First Two Centuries . During the first two ...
... American literature . But there is no reasonable ground for doubt . A fair survey of the facts will show that the ... American scenery , American thought , and American character . 8. Work of First Two Centuries . During the first two ...
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... America ; and no- where else , in the years to come , will it afford richer and more picturesque materials . 13. A Branch of English Literature . -- American literature is an offshoot of English literature , and shares the life of the ...
... America ; and no- where else , in the years to come , will it afford richer and more picturesque materials . 13. A Branch of English Literature . -- American literature is an offshoot of English literature , and shares the life of the ...
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... American history . " JOHN WINTHROP ( 1588-1649 ) . Came to Massachusetts in 1630 , and was governor for many years . " History of New England " from 1630 to 1649. A journal of every - day happenings . JOHN COTTON ( 1585-1652 ) ...
... American history . " JOHN WINTHROP ( 1588-1649 ) . Came to Massachusetts in 1630 , and was governor for many years . " History of New England " from 1630 to 1649. A journal of every - day happenings . JOHN COTTON ( 1585-1652 ) ...
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... -1667 ) ; EDMUND WALLER ( 1605-1687 ) ; ABRAHAM COWLEY ( 1618-1667 ) ; FRANCIS QUARLES ( 1592-1644 ) ; JOHN BUNYAN ( 1628-1688 ) ; Samuel Butler ( 1612–1680 ) . I FIRST COLONIAL PERIOD ( 1607-1689 ) The English were IO AMERICAN LITERATURE.
... -1667 ) ; EDMUND WALLER ( 1605-1687 ) ; ABRAHAM COWLEY ( 1618-1667 ) ; FRANCIS QUARLES ( 1592-1644 ) ; JOHN BUNYAN ( 1628-1688 ) ; Samuel Butler ( 1612–1680 ) . I FIRST COLONIAL PERIOD ( 1607-1689 ) The English were IO AMERICAN LITERATURE.
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