Perry Miller

Perry G. E. Miller was an American intellectual historian and Harvard University professor. He was an authority on American Puritanism, and a founder of this specialized area of American Studies. Alfred Kazin referred to him as "the master of American intellectual history". In his most famous book, "The New England Mind: The Seventeenth Century," Miller adopted a cultural approach to illuminate the worldview of the Puritans. This distinguished him from most previous historians, who employed psychological and economic explanations of their beliefs and behavior.

The Puritans: American Literature Series is a book written by Perry Miller that provides an in-depth exploration of the Puritan movement in America. The book delves into the history, beliefs, and practices of the Puritans, from their origins in England to their migration to America and their impact on American society and culture. Miller examines the Puritan's religious and political ideologies, including their emphasis on predestination, the role of the individual in society, and their views on democracy and freedom. The book also explores the literary works of Puritan writers, such as John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet, and Cotton Mather, and how their writings reflect the Puritan worldview. Throughout the book, Miller provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the Puritan movement, shedding light on its complexities and contradictions, and its enduring legacy in American history and literature.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.

Critically acclaimed classic lets Puritans speak for themselves in crucial documents covering history, theory of state and society, religion, customs, behavior, biographies and letters, poetry, literary theory, education, science, and more. Regarded by historian Samuel Eliot Morison as "the best selection ever made of Puritan literature, point of view and culture."

""The New England Courant: A Selection Of Certain Issues Containing Writings Of Benjamin Franklin"" is a book that features a collection of writings by one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book focuses on Franklin's contributions to the New England Courant, a newspaper he wrote for and eventually took over in the early 18th century. The selected issues contain some of Franklin's most famous essays, including his humorous and satirical pieces, as well as his more serious political commentary. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential thinkers and writers, and offers insights into the social and political climate of colonial America. Overall, ""The New England Courant"" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, and journalism.Or Published By Him During His Brother's Imprisonment.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.

The Golden Age of American Literature by Perry Miller is a comprehensive study of the literary works produced in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book explores the major literary movements of the era, including transcendentalism, realism, and naturalism, and provides an in-depth analysis of the works of prominent authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Mark Twain.Miller's book delves into the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the literary works of the time, including the rise of industrialization, the Civil War, and the changing role of women in society. The author also examines the impact of European literary traditions on American writers and the emergence of a distinctly American literary voice.Throughout the book, Miller emphasizes the importance of the literary works of the Golden Age in shaping American culture and identity. He argues that the literature of this period reflects the tensions and contradictions of American society, as well as the country's aspirations and ideals.Overall, The Golden Age of American Literature is a compelling and insightful exploration of a pivotal period in American literary history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of American literature and culture.Short Stories, Essays, And Poems Written In The Mid-Nineteenth Century When Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville And Whitman Were Writing.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.

The New England Mind: From Colony to Province is one of Perry Miller’s masterworks, exploring the intellectual history of the Puritans through a deep investigation of the thought of the Puritan divines. In this book, as well as its predecessor The New England Mind: The Seventeenth Century, Miller asserts a single intellectual history for America that could be traced to the Puritan belief system.

In The New England Mind: The Seventeenth Century, as well as successor The New England Mind: From Colony to Province, Perry Miller asserts a single intellectual history for America that could be traced to the Puritan belief system.

Three major sections of a great historian's last work: I. The Evangelical Basis; II. The Legal Mentality; III. Science-Theoretical and Applied. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in History.

Delves into the roots of seventeenth-century thought to illuminate the Puritan mission in the New World. Bibiogs