ROMANTIC HERO IN THE WORKS OF JAMES FENIMORE COOPER
Keywords:
Romantic hero, James Fenimore Cooper, American literature, frontier literature, Natty Bumppo, Romantic movementAbstract
This article explores the concept of the Romantic hero as embodied in the novels of James Fenimore Cooper, a pioneering American writer of the 19th century. Through an analysis of Cooper's major works, including The Pioneers, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Prairie, the article examines the archetypal qualities of the Romantic hero figure and how Cooper adapts and molds this literary trope to the American frontier setting. The introduction outlines the historical context and the Romantic movement's influence on literature. The methods and literature review section discusses the research methodology and relevant critical sources. The results section delves into Cooper's novels, identifying key Romantic hero characteristics exemplified by protagonists like Natty Bumppo. The analysis interprets these findings within the Romantic literary tradition, while the discussion explores Cooper's unique contributions and enduring legacy. Finally, the conclusions summarize the article's main arguments and their implications.
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