Abraham Lincoln: The Evolution of His Literary StyleA study that surveys the literary sources that shaped the writings of Abraham Lincoln, a man whose own utterances are inscribed on America's cultural memory. It investigates how his knowledge of a wide range of literature - from newspapers and law books to poetry and natural philosophy - influenced his writing. |
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Abraham Lincoln: The Evolution of His Literary Style;, Volume 1 Daniel Kilham Dodge No preview available - 2018 |
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