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American Literature

Revolutionary Period (1775-1783)

The Early National Period (1785-1828)

Colonial Period (1607-1775)

1st: Puritant character

3rd: Indian

2nd: English men

Despise capitalism

Success was granted by God

Not believe in democracy

Life is a test

Failure=hell/success = heaven

Exploration

Colonization

Travel accounts and religious

Books were used as travel guides

Orally transmitted

Myths, legends, epics, lyrics, and tales

Own characters

Religion, gods, important people, animals, plants.

Author: John smith

Romantic style. Beautifies his adventures.

Themes: enlightenment, political, men's self improvement, justice and freedom.

Founding fathers

George W., Thomas J., Benjamin F., John A, John Jay., James M., Alexander H.

Connecticut Wits

1st poetic circle in USA. Very conservative

Benjamin F.: Optimicstic, modern and simple style. Poor Richard's almanac.

Thomas J.: Chief author of the Declaration of Idependence.

Founder of the University of Virginia.

Different ways of thinking

1st comedy - 1787. The contrast - Royal Tyler

1st American Novel - 1789. The power of Sympathy - William Hill

American fiction

Washington Irwin, James Ferimore, Charles Brockden

American Poetry

Edgar Allan Poe, William Cullen.