The Romance in America: Studies in Cooper, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and James

The book is in good condition, with minor wear consistent with its age. The spine and cover show slight signs of handling, but the binding remains intact. There are no inscriptions or library markings, preserving the text's original integrity. The pages are clean and free from significant marks, making it a well-preserved copy for its publication year.

"The Romance in America: Studies in Cooper, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and James" by Joel Porte is a significant exploration of American literary romance, published by Wesleyan University Press in 1969. This particular copy is the first paperback edition, released in 1972, and features insightful analyses of key American authors. Joel Porte, a respected literary critic, delves into the works of Cooper, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and James, offering a comprehensive study of their contributions to American literature. This edition is printed in Middletown, Connecticut, and carries the ISBN 0-8195-6024-3 for the paperback version. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literary criticism, focusing on the evolution of romance in American literature. The condition of this paperback is consistent with its age, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of literary studies.