James Fenimore Cooper : A Companion.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wegener, Signe O.

Series:

McFarland Companions to 19th Century Literature Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American fiction--19th century--History and criticism.

American fiction.

Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851--Criticism and interpretation.

Cooper, James Fenimore.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

"Although often overlooked today, James Fenimore Cooper's novels represent the very beginnings of American literature. Singlehandedly, the gentleman farmer from upstate New York created the American historical, spy, sea, frontier, science fiction, and courtroom novels. His books became both national and international bestsellers, were quickly translated into other languages, and impacted the development of the American publishing industry. This literary companion is a useful resource covering the major themes, characters, settings and more found in Cooper's works. It includes an overview of his fiction; a brief biography; a chronological list of his major publications; and topics for discussion, research, and study."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : reading and appreciating Cooper

James Fenimore Cooper : a brief biography

Chronological list of Cooper's major publications

James Fenimore Cooper : a literary companion.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Wegener, Signe O. James Fenimore Cooper

ISBN:

9781476649849

1476649847

OCLC:

1381711517