The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth by Stauffer
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| Editor | Stauffer, Robert Elihu, 1884- |
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| LoC No. | 22007422 |
| Title | The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Philip Schaff: Cosmopolitan character of "American nationality" -- Frances D'Arusmont: The constitution and establishment of the federal government -- Francis Lieber: A German immigrant points out the dangers of segregation; Political liberty in America -- Carl Schurz: An immigrant's tribute to Lincoln; "True Americanism" -- Edwin Lawrence Godkin: An immigrant's faith in democracy -- John Boyle O'Reilly: "The exile of the Gael"; "The pilgrim fathers"; "Liberty lighting the world"; "America" -- Hans Mattson: Scandinavian contribution to American nationality -- Jacob Riis: "A young man's hero", an immigrant's tribute to Roosevelt -- Jacob Van der Zee: "Why Dutch emigrants turned to America" -- Edward Bok -- Oscar Solomon Straus: "America and the spirit of American Judaism" -- Felix Adler: The American ideal -- Mary Antin: An immigrant's tribute to the public school and to George Washington; "The law of the fathers", a view of the Declaration of Independence -- Abraham Mitrie Rihbany: America offers something better than money; An immigrant tells his struggles with the English language -- Edward Alfred Steiner: "The criminal immigrant"; Industrialism and the immigrant -- George A. Gordon: "The foreign-born American citizen", cost, privilege and duties of his citizenship -- Seraphim G. Canoutas: Americanization, its principles and meaning -- Stefano Miele: Some obstacles to Americanization -- John Kulamer: "The American spirit and Americanization" -- Enrico C. Sartorio: Patronizing the foreigner; Training for citizenship -- Otto Hermann Kahn: "Capital and labor, a fair deal" -- Marcus Eli Ravage: The new immigration; What college life in the west did for an immigrant -- Elizabeth G. Stern: The pathos of readjustment -- Robert M. Wernaer: "The soul of America"; "We must be true" -- Angelo Patri: An immigrant and his father; An immigrant and the children -- Anzia Yezierska: "How I found America". |
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| Summary | "The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth" by Robert E. Stauffer is a compilation of literary selections written by immigrants and their descendants, reflecting on their experiences and contributions to American society, published in the early 20th century. This volume aims to highlight the vibrant and diverse narratives that often remain overlooked in discussions about American identity, showcasing the unique perspectives of immigrants from various backgrounds. At the start of the collection, Stauffer introduces the theme of immigrant contributions to American culture and national identity, noting the general lack of awareness about the writings of foreign-born citizens among the American populace. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the hopes and challenges faced by immigrants, suggesting that their literary voices are vital for fostering understanding and compassion in American society. Through poignant excerpts and thoughtful commentary, Stauffer sets the stage for a deep exploration of how these diverse voices embody the American spirit and contribute to the national narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | American literature |
| Subject | Americanization |
| Subject | Noncitizens -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62103 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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