Vernon L Parrington
Vernon Louis Parrington was an American literary historian and scholar. Born on August 3, 1871, in Aurora, Illinois, and passing away on June 16, 1929, Parrington is best known for his three-volume work 'Main Currents in American Thought,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1928. His work is considered a landmark in the study of American literature and culture, as he traced the development of liberal thought in the United States from the colonial period through the early 20th century. Parrington's approach combined literary criticism with historical context, and his ideas were influential in the development of American Studies as an academic discipline.
Books
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1. Main Currents in American Thought
"Main Currents in American Thought" is a comprehensive three-volume analysis of American literature and thought from the pre-colonial period to the early 20th century. The volumes explore the evolution of American philosophy, political ideology, and literature, highlighting the influence of various intellectual movements and their impact on the shaping of American society. The work emphasizes the role of liberal, democratic, and progressive ideas in the formation of American culture and identity.
