American Literature, 1607-1885
Richardson, Charles Francis![American Literature, 1607-1885](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/245/24587442/CHSBZCOP0324587442.jpg)
Excerpt from American Literature, 1607-1885: The Development of American Thought, American Poetry and FictionIn American criticism of American literature, it is surely not less necessary that a true perspective be attained, if possible. How shall it be reached, with out much aid from past centuries so far as our point of view is concerned, without material assistance, save in minor matters, from foreign essayists, and with a constantly changin...