North American Literaute Flashcards

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History of North American literature

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-First the y exalted patriotism, equality and truth for the independence
-First works were realistic, suspense and adventure

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Main events used to highlight pride

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-Revolution
-Colonization
-Territorial expansion

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Important early writers

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-Francis Hopkinson, Susanna Rowson, Hannah Webster, William hill brown

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Issues that talks

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-arrival of pilgrims
-Salem withcraft
-SONS OF LIBERTY north patriots defend right os colonists
-Geographical discovers like the Mississippi River.

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Charctaeristics of North American literature

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-Popular and daily basis issues
-realism was crude (elidemics, disasters,
-vivid images
-strong psychology and clear reasons
-easy writing

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Important works

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Extraordinary stories -Edgar Allan Poe
The adventures of Tom Sawyer -Mark Twain (father of American literature)
Moby Dick -Herman Melville (marine epic)

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