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Carl Clinton Van Doren (1885-1950) was an influential American biographer, historian, and critic, celebrated for his deep insights into literature and culture. Born in Illinois and later a professor at Columbia University, Van Doren's literary prowess flourished with works such as "The American Novel," which dissected the evolution of American fiction. His biography of Benjamin Franklin won him the Pulitzer Prize in 1939, solidifying his legacy as a key voice in American letters. Van Doren's thoughtful analysis continues to resonate, reminding us of literature's power to shape society.
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"IT is mere coincidence that Cooper was born in the year which produced The Power of Sympathy and that when he died Uncle Tom's Cabin was passing through its serial stage, and yet the limits of his life mark almost exactly the first great period of American fiction."
Carl Clinton Van Doren
"Melville brought to the task a sound knowledge of actual whaling, much curious learning in the literature of the subject, and, above all, an imagination which worked with great power upon the facts of his own experience."
Carl Clinton Van Doren