French Criticism Of American Literature Before 1850 - Paperback

French Criticism of American Literature Before 1850 is a book written by Harold Elmer Mantz that explores the reception of American literature by French critics during the first half of the 19th century. The book examines the ways in which French critics engaged with American literature and how their critiques helped shape the perception of American literary works in Europe. Mantz delves into the various themes and styles of American literature that were analyzed by French critics, including the works of Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and Edgar Allan Poe. The book also highlights the cultural and political context in which these critiques were made, shedding light on the complex relationship between France and the United States during this period. French Criticism of American Literature Before 1850 is a valuable resource for scholars and students of American and French literature, as well as those interested in the history of literary criticism.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.