Modern Chivalry
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Modern Chivalry (1792â1805) is a novel by Hugh Henry Brackenridge, notable as the first to depict frontier life in the United States after the Revolutionary War. The term "chivalry" itself originally referred to knights in feudal times, embodying ideals of gallantry and honor.12
Brackenridge, an author, lawyer, and politician, was born in Scotland and later moved to Pennsylvania. He was involved in the American Revolution and established The United States Magazine to promote American literature. His novel explores themes relevant to the developing nation, reflecting the evolving concept of chivalry beyond its medieval origins.123
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