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Literary
May 14, 1823
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A short article titled 'Who reads an American Book?' reports that James Fenimore Cooper's American novels 'The Spy' and 'The Pioneers' have been translated into French and published in Paris. It quotes the Journal des Debats praising Cooper for depicting American manners and situations, comparing him to Sir Walter Scott and anticipating success.
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'Who reads an American Book?'
The late Paris papers inform us that the American novels, The Spy, and The Pioneers have both been translated into French, and published in Paris.
'Mr. Cooper,' says the Journal des Debats, 'to whom we owe these two productions, is an American. It appears that, like sir Walter Scott, he employs the form of the novel, to exhibit the manners and situation of his country at different epochs. The success of The Spy makes us anticipate with confidence that of the Pioneers.'
The late Paris papers inform us that the American novels, The Spy, and The Pioneers have both been translated into French, and published in Paris.
'Mr. Cooper,' says the Journal des Debats, 'to whom we owe these two productions, is an American. It appears that, like sir Walter Scott, he employs the form of the novel, to exhibit the manners and situation of his country at different epochs. The success of The Spy makes us anticipate with confidence that of the Pioneers.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
American Literature
James Fenimore Cooper
The Spy
The Pioneers
French Translation
Journal Des Debats
Literary Details
Title
'Who Reads An American Book?'
Subject
Translation Of American Novels Into French
Key Lines
'Mr. Cooper,' Says The Journal Des Debats, 'To Whom We Owe These Two Productions, Is An American. It Appears That, Like Sir Walter Scott, He Employs The Form Of The Novel, To Exhibit The Manners And Situation Of His Country At Different Epochs. The Success Of The Spy Makes Us Anticipate With Confidence That Of The Pioneers.'