{"product_id":"the-cambridge-companion-to-benjamin-franklin-hardback-9780521871341","title":"The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Franklin (Hardback) 9780521871341","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA valuable overview for students and scholars of American literature, history and culture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCarla Mulford (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521871341, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 January 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e206 pages, 2 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 16.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eComprehensive and accessible, this Companion addresses several well-known themes in the study of Franklin and his writings, while also showing Franklin in conversation with his British and European counterparts in science, philosophy, and social theory. Specially commissioned chapters, written by scholars well-known in their respective fields, examine Franklin's writings and his life with a new sophistication, placing Franklin in his cultural milieu while revealing the complexities of his intellectual, literary, social, and political views. Individual chapters take up several traditional topics, such as Franklin and the American dream, Franklin and capitalism, and Franklin's views of American national character. Other chapters delve into Franklin's library and his philosophical views on morality, religion, science, and the Enlightenment and explore his continuing influence in American culture. This Companion will be essential reading for students and scholars of American literature, history and culture.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChronology\u003cbr\u003e Introduction Carla Mulford\u003cbr\u003e 1. Benjamin Franklin's library Kevin J. Hayes\u003cbr\u003e 2. The art of virtue Douglas Anderson\u003cbr\u003e 3. Franklin's satiric vein Paul E. Kerry\u003cbr\u003e 4. Franklin in the Republic of Letters David S. Shields\u003cbr\u003e 5. Benjamin Franklin's natural philosophy Joyce E. Chaplin\u003cbr\u003e 6. Franklin and the Enlightenment Frank Kelleter\u003cbr\u003e 7. Franklin and the question of religion Kerry Walters\u003cbr\u003e 8. The pragmatist in Franklin James Campbell\u003cbr\u003e 9. Franklin on national character and the Great Seal of the United States Lester C. Olson\u003cbr\u003e 10. Protestant ethic or conspicuous consumption?: Benjamin Franklin and the Gilded Age Wilson J. Moses\u003cbr\u003e 11. Benjamin Franklin and the American Dream Nian-Sheng Huang and Carla Mulford\u003cbr\u003e 12. Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography, then and now Stephen Carl Arch\u003cbr\u003e Guide to further reading\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Literature: history \u0026amp; criticism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literature: history \u0026amp; criticism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literature:%20history%20\u0026amp;%20criticism%20%5BDS%5D%22\"\u003eDS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265303236888,"sku":"9780521871341","price":69.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521871341i.jpg?v=1692021535","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-companion-to-benjamin-franklin-hardback-9780521871341","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}