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Representative Words

Politics, Literature, and the American Language, 1776 1865

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Focusing on the period between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the book explores the evolution of American writing that links political turmoil to the degradation of language. Thomas Gustafson analyzes the motivations behind this literary tradition, highlighting its significance in reflecting societal concerns about governance and communication. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the interplay between language and politics during a transformative era in American history.

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Representative Words, Thomas Gustafson

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