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American Men of Letters (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
| Full title: | American Men of Letters (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) Their Nature and Nurture |
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| ISBN: | 9781411455511 |
| ISBN 10: | 1411455517 |
| Authors: | Edwin Leavitt Clarke |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. - CoreSource Plus |
| Edition: | 35 |
| Num. pages: | 336 |
| Binding: | ePub |
| Language: | English |
| Published on: | 20120214 |
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Synopsis
This 1916 book summarizes the author’s sociological research—attempting to trace the origin of literary genius. Inspired by Sir Francis Galton’s previous study of scientists, the author considered a thousand American writers born before 1851 in terms of background and social status. He then argues for a middle course between nature and nurture.