num_pages: 232
description: A collection of six essays (three previously unpublished) forming a meditation on the theory of a specifically "American" literature. Riddel explores "cardinal" oppositions creation versus representation, poetry versus criticism, geography versus "ego-graphy" through an examination of classic 19th century American literature including the work of Emerson, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and others. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Purloined Letters: Originality and Repetition in American Literature
titlecomplete: Purloined Letters: Originality and Repetition in American Literature
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr