Overview
America in English Fiction 1760 to 1800: The Influences of the American Revolution by Robert Bechtold Heilman is a book that explores the impact of the American Revolution on English literature during the period of 1760 to 1800. The book examines how British writers, including Jane Austen, Samuel Johnson, and Laurence Sterne, were influenced by the political and social changes that occurred in America during this time. It analyzes the themes, characters, and settings in their works, and how they reflect the changing attitudes towards America and its people. The book also explores the role of literature in shaping public opinion and political discourse during this period. Overall, America in English Fiction 1760 to 1800 offers a fascinating insight into the relationship between literature and history, and how one can influence the other.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.
- | Author: Robert Bechtold Heilman
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 488 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417984309
- | ISBN-13: 9781417984305
