Wayne Franklin is professor of English at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. His biography James Fenimore Cooper: The Early Years was selected as an Outstanding Academic Title in 2008 by the AAUP and Choice magazine. He lives in Hebron, CT.
Praise for James Fenimore Cooper: The Early Years:
"Franklin creatively and convincingly weaves episodes from Cooper's
fiction into the story of his life, demonstrating, in many
instances, where the novelist's inspiration came from. This is a
richly detailed treatment, encompassing political as well as
literary affairs, and a short review cannot do it justice. Anyone
interested in examining James Fenimore Cooper's republican
credentials will find this book an immensely satisfying
read."—Andrew Burstein, The Journal of American History
*The Journal of American History*
Praise for James Fenimore Cooper: The Early Years:
“[A] leisurely and deeply researched canvassing of the first half
of Cooper's life…”—Christopher Benfey, The New Republic
*Christopher Benfey*
“Franklin’s book is in a class by itself. It will be the definitive
biography and foremost study of Cooper’s fiction and nonfiction for
the foreseeable future.”— Allan Axelrad, California State
University, Fullerton
*Allan Axelrad*
“Cooper’s life and work are in need of a major reappraisal. Wayne
Franklin’s biography will undoubtedly be the essential study of
Cooper’s life.”— Sandra Gustafson, University of Notre Dame
*Sandra Gustafson*
“The accomplishment of a scholarly lifetime, Wayne Franklin’s
splendid biography of James Fenimore Cooper at long last does full
justice to the life and career of the nation’s first major
novelist, whose international influence endures to this
day.”—Lawrence Buell, Harvard University
*Lawrence Buell*
"For a writer of Cooper’s undeniable status in our letters, it’s
remarkable that he hasn’t until now had a full-scale biography.
This beautifully written book is a great scholarly
achievement. Cooper has finally gotten his definitive
biography.”— H. Daniel Peck, Vassar College
*H. Daniel Peck*
“This is a masterful biography that well deserves to be called
definitive. It is unimaginable that any life of Cooper will surpass
this fascinating book.”—Kirkus (starred review)
*Kirkus Reviews*
A remarkable scholarly achievement, this is the most thorough,
balanced, complete Cooper biography available.”—Choice
*Choice*
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