James Fenimore Cooper

The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757

in large print

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Reproduction of the original. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Antigonos Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 576
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 40mm
• Gewicht: 825g
• ISBN-13: 9783563253175
• ISBN-10: 356325317X
• Artikelnr.: 75225502

Autorenporträt

James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. He is best remembered for the Leatherstocking Tales, a series of novels that includes 'The Last of the Mohicans; A Narrative of 1757', which is often regarded as his masterpiece. Cooper's writing is characterized by a clear, simple style, and he is particularly noted for his vivid descriptions of the natural world. His depiction of Native American characters and cultures, while somewhat romanticized, played a significant role in the way subsequent generations have perceived Indigenous peoples. 'The Last of the Mohicans' is a classic tale of survival, adventure, and romance during the French and Indian War, revealing Cooper's profound concern with questions of historical development and national identity. His influence on later authors, particularly in the Western genre, is considerable, and his works have served as a foundation upon which much of American storytelling tradition has been built. Cooper's novels also reflect his deep interest in the tension between the encroaching civilization and the unspoiled wilderness, a theme that has become central to the American literary and cultural identity.