American Literature, 1607-1885 V2: American Poetry And Fiction (1888) is a comprehensive book that explores the development of American literature from its earliest beginnings in the 17th century up until the late 19th century. Written by Charles Francis Richardson, this book focuses specifically on American poetry and fiction, and provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the most important works and authors of these genres.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers American poetry, and includes chapters on the early colonial poets, the poets of the American Revolution, the romantic poets of the 19th century, and the contemporary poets of the late 1800s. The second part of the book focuses on American fiction, and includes chapters on the early colonial novelists, the writers of the American Revolution, the romantic novelists of the 19th century, and the contemporary novelists of the late 1800s.Throughout the book, Richardson provides detailed analysis of the most important works of American poetry and fiction, and explores the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which these works were written. He also discusses the major themes and motifs that are present in American literature, and provides readers with a deep understanding of the literary traditions that have shaped American culture.Overall, American Literature, 1607-1885 V2: American Poetry And Fiction is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature, and provides a comprehensive overview of the most important works and authors of this rich and diverse literary tradition.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.