Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale

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Sprache - Englisch

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Wyandotte by James Fenimore Cooper is about a retired British Royal Army soldier who decides to live out the rest of his days in a peaceful part of western New York. When his family is imperiled by the coming threat of the Revolutionary War, he must choose whether to fight for their safety or continue his blissful retirement.


About the Author

James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) stands out as a preeminent figure in American literature, celebrated for his profound influence on the development of historical and frontier fiction. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, and raised in Cooperstown, New York, a town founded by his father, Cooper's early experiences in the expansive American wilderness deeply shaped his narrative style and thematic exploration (Franklin, 1982). He is perhaps best known for his Leatherstocking Tales series, which includes the renowned 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826), canonized for its evocative portrayal of Native American life and the early American frontier (McWilliams, 1997). In 'Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale' (1843), Cooper continues his exploration of frontier life, depicting the trials and tribulations of settlers during the Revolutionary War. This novel, like others by Cooper, showcases his distinctive literary style marked by vivid descriptions of nature, complex narrative structures, and a deep concern with themes of justice, societal progress, and human conflict (Wallace, 1983). As a literary artist, Cooper's contributions have been acknowledged for their foundational role in American literature, providing a lens into the nation's past and the complexities of its evolving identity. His works remain an essential fixture in the study of American cultural and literary history.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 405 Pages

Filesize: 683.8 KB

ISBN: 8596547308003

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