War No More: The Antiwar Impulse in American Literature, 1861-1914

Acknowledgments

xi Acknowledgments In the great academic paradise in the sky, all scholarly works are completed in less than a week and are so flawless that their authors have no need for the help of advisers, colleagues, editors, or indulgent spouses. Such is not the case on earth. This study has been many years in the works and has left me indebted to many people who generously shared with me their knowledge , enthusiasm, and time. Three advisers, in particular, played key roles early in the process: Alan Heimert, William Gienapp, and Lawrence Buell. Likewise, Jessica Dorman, Rachelle Friedman, Bryan Daves, and Jim Gilchrist all offered me the benefit of their expertise and their experience at critical junctures as the work took form. I have been extremely fortunate to have John Easterly as my editor, and I am very grateful to James H. Justus, Anne R. Gibbons, and everyone at Louisiana State University Press who helped with the crafting of this book. My thanks also go to my family members, one and all, and to Yeshiva University , where I have been privileged to call Stern College my academic home. Lastly, I am deeply indebted to my husband, Jeffrey Neuman, who has carried my books and in so many other ways helped to bear the weight of this project. This page intentionally left blank War No Mor e This page intentionally left blank ...