F. COOPER'S WORKS F. COOPER'S SOCIAL NOVELS OF THE 40S AND 50S

F. COOPER'S WORKS F. COOPER'S SOCIAL NOVELS

OF THE 40S AND 50S

F. COOPER'S WORKS F. COOPER'S SOCIAL NOVELS

OF THE 40S AND 50S

CONTENT

CHAPTER 1 F. COOPER'S WORKS F. COOPER'S SOCIAL NOVELS.

1.1. James Fenimore Cooper……………………………………………………

1.2. Early life and family……………………………………………………….

1.3. Service in the Navy………………………………………………………..

CHAPTER 2 COOPER  FENIMORE 1789-1851………………………………..

2.1. F. Cooper's works………………………………………………………….

2.2. Critical reception…………………………………………………………..

2.3. Cooper wrote also of his protagonist………………………………………

CHAPTER 3 F. COOPER'S WORKS F. COOPER'S SOCIAL NOVELS

OF THE 40S AND 50S……………………………………………………………..

3.1. Historical and nautical work……………………………………………….

3.2. F. Cooper's legacy………………………………………………………….

3.3. F. Cooper's social novels…………………………………………………..

CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………..

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………..

INTRODUCTION

Cooper is best remembered for his enormously popular novels of the American West, collectively referred to as the Leather-Stocking Tales. The five novels in the series, relating the adventures of the fictional pioneer hero "Hawkeye" Natty Bumppo and his Native American friend Chingachgook, have become literary prototypes for the enduring myth of the American Western frontier. Cooper's combination of adventure and romance with colorful characters set amidst vivid descriptions of rugged frontier life, the pioneer experience, and the wars between Europeans and Native Americans has captured the imagination of generations of readers throughout the world, inspiring numerous western novels, paintings, films, and television shows. The novels of the Leather-Stocking Tales include The Pioneers; or, The Sources of the Susquehanna (1823), The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 (1826), The Prairie: A Tale (1827), The Pathfinder; or, The Inland Sea (1840), and The Deerslayer; or, The First War-Path (1841).

F. Cooper stands as a pivotal figure in the landscape of literature, particularly renowned for his exploration of societal dynamics through his social novels of the 1940s and 1950s. His works offer a window into the complexities of human relationships, the impact of historical events, and the intricacies of societal structures during this transformative period in history. In this chapter, we will delve into the significance of F. Cooper's works, exploring the themes, characters, and historical context that characterize his social novels.Before delving into Cooper's literary works, it's crucial to understand the context of his life. Cooper's own experiences, upbringing, and worldview undoubtedly influenced his writing. By examining key biographical details, such as his upbringing, education, and personal beliefs, we can gain insight into the motivations and inspirations behind his novels.