This illuminating study examines the literary works of Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most celebrated presidents and writers. Robinson traces Lincoln's evolution as a writer from his early speeches and letters to his later masterpieces, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. Robinson's analysis sheds light on the complex relationship between Lincoln's literary career and his life as a politician and statesman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.