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4.0
Taken from my Amazon review:
"Edgar Huntly" represents the early American epistolary novel at its finest. It provides the opportunity to give historical and cultural insight and at the same time, does so in language that does not alienate the 21st century reader. A relatable and adventurous narrator keeps the rich plot moving through a cast of exciting characters, intriguing turns, and vast and thrilling adventure.
Some may be displeased with recurring incidences of sexism and racism, and while they are certainly noteworthy, the context of the book ought to be considered; it was first published in 1799, an era where such ideas were the norm (while this does not necessarily make them "good" or "acceptable", it does shed insight on the thoughts of the times). This aside, the text has much to offer, and we as readers have much to learn from it. Depictions of a still-wild American landscape excite the heart and tense drama pulls the mind along.
"Edgar Huntly" represents the early American epistolary novel at its finest. It provides the opportunity to give historical and cultural insight and at the same time, does so in language that does not alienate the 21st century reader. A relatable and adventurous narrator keeps the rich plot moving through a cast of exciting characters, intriguing turns, and vast and thrilling adventure.
Some may be displeased with recurring incidences of sexism and racism, and while they are certainly noteworthy, the context of the book ought to be considered; it was first published in 1799, an era where such ideas were the norm (while this does not necessarily make them "good" or "acceptable", it does shed insight on the thoughts of the times). This aside, the text has much to offer, and we as readers have much to learn from it. Depictions of a still-wild American landscape excite the heart and tense drama pulls the mind along.
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