In Defense of Historical Literature: Essays on American History, Autobiography, Drama, and Fiction |
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... called the great - man theory of history , his prejudice against Catholic and monarchist institutions ; therefore , some critics concluded that these faults practically invalidate his entire work . The chief The Literary Criticism of ...
... called the great - man theory of history , his prejudice against Catholic and monarchist institutions ; therefore , some critics concluded that these faults practically invalidate his entire work . The chief The Literary Criticism of ...
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... called obsessive.2 He said he was " haunted " by memories of his Puritan ancestors , and he found the figure of John Hathorne , his great- great - grandfather , particularly imposing . That worthy had gained notice in history by ...
... called obsessive.2 He said he was " haunted " by memories of his Puritan ancestors , and he found the figure of John Hathorne , his great- great - grandfather , particularly imposing . That worthy had gained notice in history by ...
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... called Negro blood , but he thus destroys his own factitious social identity along with his father's " design . " 99 And what motivates Charles Bon to pursue the incestuous 8 " What I learned [ in school , Sutpen says to Quentin's ...
... called Negro blood , but he thus destroys his own factitious social identity along with his father's " design . " 99 And what motivates Charles Bon to pursue the incestuous 8 " What I learned [ in school , Sutpen says to Quentin's ...
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