Early Letters Of George William Curtis To John Sullivan Dwight (1898)

von George William Curtis

308 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Early Letters of George William Curtis to John Sullivan Dwight"" is a collection of letters written by the renowned American writer and social reformer, George William Curtis, to his close friend and fellow writer, John Sullivan Dwight. The letters were written between 1850 and 1854, when Curtis was in his early twenties, and offer a fascinating insight into his thoughts, ideas, and experiences during this formative period of his life.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, social reform, and personal relationships. Curtis discusses his views on authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, as well as his own writing projects and aspirations. He also shares his opinions on the major political issues of the day, including slavery and the women's rights movement.Throughout the letters, Curtis displays the wit, intelligence, and sensitivity that would later make him one of the most influential writers and public figures of his time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Curtis's life and work, as well as for those interested in the cultural and intellectual history of mid-nineteenth century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104050986
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: George Willis Cooke