J. Crevecoeur
J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur, known as J. Crevecoeur, was a French-American writer famous for his work 'Letters from an American Farmer' (1782). In this collection of essays, he explored life on the American frontier and the emerging American society. His work provided valuable insights into the early period of the United States and is considered an important early example of American literature.
Books
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1. Letters from an American Farmer
"Letters from an American Farmer" is a series of twelve letters written by a fictional American farmer in Pennsylvania to a gentleman in England. The letters depict life in the newly formed, rapidly evolving America from the perspective of an average farmer, discussing topics such as the natural landscape, farming practices, slavery, immigration, and the concept of the "American Dream". The book is known for its vivid descriptions and its portrayal of the American frontier as an idyllic place of freedom and opportunity.
