Four Famous American Writers: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, James Russell Lowell and Bayard Taylor

""Four Famous American Writers: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, James Russell Lowell and Bayard Taylor"" is a book written by Sherwin Cody that provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of four of America's most renowned literary figures. The book delves into the personal histories of each writer, exploring their childhoods, education, and early careers. It also examines their major literary works, analyzing their themes, styles, and contributions to American literature. The book covers the works of Washington Irving, the author of ""Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow""; Edgar Allan Poe, famous for his dark and mysterious tales such as ""The Raven"" and ""The Tell-Tale Heart""; James Russell Lowell, a poet and essayist known for his political and social commentary; and Bayard Taylor, a travel writer and poet who explored the world and wrote about his experiences. Overall, ""Four Famous American Writers"" provides readers with a fascinating insight into the lives and works of some of America's most influential literary figures.A Book for Young Americans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.