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Culture and Language at Crossed Purposes

The Unsettled Records of American Settlement

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Exploring the impact of colonial treaty-making on American literature, Jerome McGann reveals how classic texts reflect a haunting awareness of betrayal and failure. He analyzes significant works by authors such as John Winthrop, William Bradford, and Benjamin Franklin, highlighting their engagement with Enlightenment ideals amid challenging realities. McGann emphasizes the tension between ambition and the unsettled nature of their contexts, urging readers to recognize the vital role of truth and memory in understanding both literature and history.

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Culture and Language at Crossed Purposes, Jerome McGann

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Tytuł
Culture and Language at Crossed Purposes
Podtytuł
The Unsettled Records of American Settlement
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2024
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
272
ISBN13
9780226818450
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Opis
Exploring the impact of colonial treaty-making on American literature, Jerome McGann reveals how classic texts reflect a haunting awareness of betrayal and failure. He analyzes significant works by authors such as John Winthrop, William Bradford, and Benjamin Franklin, highlighting their engagement with Enlightenment ideals amid challenging realities. McGann emphasizes the tension between ambition and the unsettled nature of their contexts, urging readers to recognize the vital role of truth and memory in understanding both literature and history.