The Prose Writers of America: With a Survey of the Intellectual History, Condition, and Prospects of the Country

Rufus Wilmot Griswold's book is a comprehensive survey of American literature and culture. Griswold examines the works of notable American writers, including Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and discusses the history and future of the country. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or cultural history.