You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
James Fenimore Cooper is chiefly known to posterity as the author of The Last of the Mohicans, focussing on the friendship between a Native American chief and a white hunter. Cooper himself acknowledged that it was his Leatherstocking Tales which were the most likely to endure of his work; yet this estimate understates Cooper''s significance as the most prolific and internationally-read American author of the first half of the nineteenth century. Fenimore Cooper developed a distinctive style well adapted to handling frontier, military and nautical romances, which won him great popularity and gave him entry to the leading figures in post-Napoleonic Europe. In consequence he also became one of...
Describing Italy as "the only region of the earth that I truly love," James Fenimore Cooper used the style of picturesque impressionism to convey his vision of Italy as the microcosm of an ordered and a beautiful world. In theory, the picturesque style of writing could produce verbal sketches that embodied a visual complexity similar to that of the great Baroque and Romantic landscape paintings. In practice, the hundreds of travel books written in the picturesque style in the early 1900s communicated rapturous enthusiasm with blurred or even false reports of actual scenes. Cooper, with his scrupulous fidelity to the seen world, intended to alter this practice decisively. The response of his ...
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS BY JAMES FENIMORE COOPER WITH BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC COVER. PERFECTLY FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES CLASSIC ACTION&ADVENTURE BOOKS OR AS A GIFT FOR YOU LOVED ONE. GET YOURS TODAY! Specifications: Cover Finish: GLOSSY Dimensions: 5,25" x 8" (13,34 x 20,32 cm) Interior: White Paper Pages: 337
This carefully crafted ebook: "JAMES FENIMORE COOPER – Ultimate Collection: 30+ Adventure Novels, Western Classics & Sea Tales; Including Travel Sketches, Historical Writings and Biographies (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Leatherstocking Tales: The Deerslayer The Last of the Mohicans The Pathfinder The Pioneers The Prairie The Littlepage Manuscripts: Satanstoe The Chainbearer The Redskins The Adventures of Miles Wallingford: Afloat and Ashore Miles Wallingford Other Novels: Precaution The Spy The Pilot The Red Rover The Wept of Wish-ton-Wish The Water-Witch The Bravo The Headsman The Monikins Homeward Bound Home as Found Mer...
Reassesses the life and work of the early American writer who established genres such as the Western, the sea tale, and Revolutionary War romance.
James Fenimore Cooper's Ultimate Collection encompasses a comprehensive collection of the author's most famous works, including 'The Last of the Mohicans' and 'The Deerslayer'. Known for his vivid descriptions of the American wilderness and exploration of themes such as honor, love, and nature, Cooper's literary style captivates readers with its historical accuracy and engaging narrative. His works are considered essential in the American literary canon, reflecting the frontier spirit of early America. Cooper's depth of character development and intricate plotting make his novels both entertaining and thought-provoking. The Ultimate Collection provides readers with a complete immersion into Cooper's world, allowing them to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of his writing. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful storytelling ability, Cooper's works remain timeless classics that continue to resonate with readers today.