"Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical exploration viewed through the eyes of Cornelius Littlepage as he narrates his life in colonial New York on his family estate, Satanstoe. The story emphasizes themes of legacy, societal transformations, and the complexities of colonial existence, while subtly addressing the anti-rent movement. Cornelius starts by discussing the importance of recording personal and family stories to maintain the intricacies of American society. He reminisces fondly about Satanstoe, describing its physical attributes and ancestral importance. The narrative shifts to Cornelius’s early life, highlighting his family connections and his ambitions for intellectual and social advancement in colonial society. Through these foundational chapters, Cooper lays the groundwork for a examination of personal and historical stories within the American experience.
Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony
By James Fenimore Cooper
Experience colonial New York through the eyes of a young man as he comes-of-age amidst family legacy and societal change.
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About the AuthorJames Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
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