The American Mind The E. T. Earl Lectures

"The American Mind" by Bliss Perry is a series of talks that dig into American books and what makes the nation tick, penned in the early 1900s. It looks at how things like race, being an American, and books all mix together, questioning how where you live and what happened in the past change how art is made in America. This book is an intellectual exploration of what it really means to be "American," pondering the special things that make up the American spirit. Perry lays the groundwork for realizing the intricate dance between literature and the lands, happenings, and communities. He sparks thought about how things are written in America and how places and cultures change the way stories grow, hinting that what makes American writings special might be more of a puzzle than you first think.