Parrington, Vernon Louis, 1871-1929.

Main currents in American thought : an interpretation of American literature from the beginnings to 1920 / Vernon Louis Parrington. - New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, c1958. - 429 p. 3 v. in 1 ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographies and indexes.

v. 1. 1620-1800. The colonial mind.- v. 2. 1800-1860. The romantic revolution in America.- v. 3. 1860-1920. The beginnings of critical realism in America; completed to 1900 only.


American literature--History and criticism.
Philosophy, American.


United States--Civilization.
United States--Religion.
United States--Politics and government.

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