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The American Abraham

- James Fenimore Cooper and the Frontier Patriarch

About The American Abraham

In this book Warren Motley offers an original interpretation of James Fenimore Cooper's career, examining Cooper's interest in the pioneer patriachs who built new societies in the wilderness. Throughout his life Cooper explored the problem of achieving a balance between freedom and authority. Here Motley traces his preoccupation with authority.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521057752
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 200
  • Published:
  • January 27, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x228x12 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 332 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The American Abraham

In this book Warren Motley offers an original interpretation of James Fenimore Cooper's career, examining Cooper's interest in the pioneer patriachs who built new societies in the wilderness. Throughout his life Cooper explored the problem of achieving a balance between freedom and authority. Here Motley traces his preoccupation with authority.

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