Main currents in American thought an interpretation of American literature from the beginnings to 1920 - Parrington, Vernon Louis 1871-1929. ([New York Harcourt, Brace, 1927)
I. The colonial mind, 1620-1800.--II. The romantic revolution in America, 1800-1860.--III. The beginnings of critical realism in America 1860-1920; completed to 1900 only.
Each volume has special t.-p.
Bibliography at end of each volume
Keywords: American literature -- History and criticism; Philosophy, American; United States -- Civilization; United States -- Religion; United States -- Politics and government