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Providence Tales and the Birth of American Literature by James D. Hartman
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Providence Tales and the Birth of American Literature

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In colonial America, tales about the capture of English settlers by Native American war parties and the captives' subsequent suffering and privations were wildly popular among readers. Despite their importance in the development of American literature, however, the origins of the captivity narrative have been largely unexplored. In this study, James Hartman uncovers the genesis of the captivity narrative in the English providence tale and its transformation in the 17th century. Exploring the cultural context in which both English providence tales and their American counterparts emerged - focusing in particular on the way in which the providence tale folded the religious spirit of inquiry and truth-seeking into the new science and empiricism of the 17th century - Hartman offers a provocative reassessment of the origins of American literature.

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James D. Hartman teaches English and humanities at the the DeVry Institute in Long Island City, New York.
Release date NZ
March 12th, 2003
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  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Pages
216
Dimensions
152x229x12
ISBN-13
9780801872518
Product ID
2211685

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