Failure and Success in America

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Exploring the complex themes of success and failure in American culture, the book spans 350 years of literary and philosophical discourse. It offers a Whitmanesque perspective, engaging with the works of notable figures such as Emerson, Twain, and Faulkner, while also incorporating insights from philosophers, psychologists, and historians. Through this extensive analysis, it contributes significantly to the ongoing conversation about what defines achievement in the American context.