Writers of Knickerbocker New York by Hamilton Wright Mabie

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Author Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916
Illustrator Stilson, Walworth
LoC No. 13000055
Title Writers of Knickerbocker New York
Original Publication New York: The Grolier Club of the City of New York, 1912.
Note Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Writers of Knickerbocker New York" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a historical account penned in the early 20th century. This book explores the early literary scene of New York City and its emergence as a cultural hub, detailing the contributions of prominent writers associated with the city's Knickerbocker tradition. The work likely examines the social, political, and artistic climate that shaped these writers and their output during a transformative period in American history. The narrative outlines the life and works of key figures like Washington Irving, James Kirke Paulding, and Fitz-Greene Halleck, encapsulating their influence on American literature and the Knickerbocker group's communal spirit. Mabie reflects on the ambiance of early 19th-century New York, characterized by a vibrant social life and an emerging literary identity, which gave birth to notable literary works, including Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The text serves not only as a tribute to these writers but also as a rich historical document that captures the charm and character of a bygone era in American cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject American literature -- New York (State) -- New York -- History and criticism
Subject Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life
Subject Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Influence
Subject American literature -- 1783-1850 -- History and criticism
Subject City and town life in literature
Subject United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- In literature
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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