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Focusing on the life and writings of Henry Adams, a notable figure with presidential lineage and a Pulitzer Prize winner, this work explores his significant yet overlooked role in American literature between 1877 and 1891. Ormond Seavey presents a compelling case for Adams's recognition as a major American writer, analyzing the diverse elements of his work and his unique perspective shaped by his historical context in Washington, D.C. The book aims to bridge the gap between Adams's literary contributions and his historical significance.
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Henry Adams in Washington, Ormond Seavey
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Henry Adams in Washington
- Subtitle
- Linking the Personal and Public Lives of America's Man of Letters
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ormond Seavey
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 404
- ISBN13
- 9780813944647
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the life and writings of Henry Adams, a notable figure with presidential lineage and a Pulitzer Prize winner, this work explores his significant yet overlooked role in American literature between 1877 and 1891. Ormond Seavey presents a compelling case for Adams's recognition as a major American writer, analyzing the diverse elements of his work and his unique perspective shaped by his historical context in Washington, D.C. The book aims to bridge the gap between Adams's literary contributions and his historical significance.