The Oldest Revolutionary

Essays on Benjamin Franklin

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book The Oldest Revolutionary by , University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781512817560
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc. Publication: March 23, 2018
Imprint: University of Pennsylvania Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781512817560
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Publication: March 23, 2018
Imprint: University of Pennsylvania Press
Language: English

Benjamin Franklin is the model American of an America that we have created. But if we can go beyond our preconceptions of Franklin and the 1776 and 1976 image of America, we can learn something of the truth, as well as the art, of his writings. The essays in this volume evaluate Franklin as a printer, publicist, and travel writer; they probe the structure, style, and organization of his most famous literary works, and assess his place in intellectual history. Taken together, the essays provide an overview of Franklin's attitude, purpose, and significance as a man and as a writer for his own time and for ours; taken separately, they provide valuable insights into what Franklin was and wrote. The first group of essays deals with Franklin's life. The second group of essays treats Franklin as a writer. The last two essays concern Franklins reputation and influence.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Benjamin Franklin is the model American of an America that we have created. But if we can go beyond our preconceptions of Franklin and the 1776 and 1976 image of America, we can learn something of the truth, as well as the art, of his writings. The essays in this volume evaluate Franklin as a printer, publicist, and travel writer; they probe the structure, style, and organization of his most famous literary works, and assess his place in intellectual history. Taken together, the essays provide an overview of Franklin's attitude, purpose, and significance as a man and as a writer for his own time and for ours; taken separately, they provide valuable insights into what Franklin was and wrote. The first group of essays deals with Franklin's life. The second group of essays treats Franklin as a writer. The last two essays concern Franklins reputation and influence.

More books from University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.

Cover of the book The Captive's Position by
Cover of the book A Road to Nowhere by
Cover of the book Writing and Holiness by
Cover of the book Civil Rights Advocacy on Behalf of the Poor by
Cover of the book Translating Nature by
Cover of the book Chechnya by
Cover of the book Between Christian and Jew by
Cover of the book Musically Speaking by
Cover of the book From Privileges to Rights by
Cover of the book Compassion's Edge by
Cover of the book American Justice 2016 by
Cover of the book The Beguines of Medieval Paris by
Cover of the book The Last Landscape by
Cover of the book Human Rights and Participatory Politics in Southeast Asia by
Cover of the book Dangerous to Know by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy