American Gentleman: Social Prestige and the Modern Literary Mind Hope Use what you already have

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Explore the mystery and the romance of the Revolutionary War as a young lighthouse keeper navigates the dangerous waters of revolution and one man’s obsession with her to find safe harbor with the sea captain she loves

a different war is being fought

During the 1970s

Filled with "the laughter of the wise

American Gentleman: Social Prestige and the Modern Literary Mind Hope Use what you already haveIn American Gentleman, David Castronovo examines how ideas of class, manners, and social prestige shaped modern literature. Exploring figures from Henry James to F. Scott Fitzgerald, he reveals how the concept of the gentleman influenced American writers and their portrayals of status, culture, and identity. A thoughtful work of literary criticism, perfect for readers interested in American literature, cultural history, and the intersections of class