Autorzy 1 Flashcards
Thomas Harriot
A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia, 16th century.
Propaganda piece, left out unpleasant facts about the colony and the hostility of the natives.
John Smith
A True Revelation of Virginia, 17th century. Original American Hero, self-made man. Described being captured by the natives.
William Bradford
Of Plymouth Plantation, 17th century. Two parts: the process of arrival into the colony, and the aftermath 10 years later. God guided the settlers through the sea, and showed them the Promised Land. Upon arrival, they managed to survive by praying to God. The natives were in need of conversion.
Cotton Mather
Magnalia Christi Americana, Essays to do Good, 18th century.
Clergyman, writer, biologist. Connects the world of enlightenment and religion.
- Encyclopedic chronicle of the New England, glorifies the colony, compares the settlers to biblical characters.
- The Essays instruct others in humanitarian acts, such as rewarding the students instead of punishing them etc. Progressive for its time!
John Winthrop
A Model of Christian Charity, 17th century.
When Puritans arrived at Massachusetts - they are gonna build a city upon a hill for God - eyes of all people are upon them. Model city, model community for the whole world to follow.
Jonathan Edwards
Sinners in The Hands of an Angry God, 18th century. Theologian with the sensitivity of a poet. Wrote puritan prose full of wonder.
Mary Rowlandson
The Sovereignty and Goodness of God, 17th century.
John Williams
Redeemed Captive, Returning to Zion, 17th century
Sarah Kemble Knight
Journal of Madam Kemble Knight, 18th century. Different from the masculine journals - shows the exploration of the wilderness from the perspective of a woman.
Michael Wigglesworth
The Day of Doom, 17th century. Bestseller in England, recollection of the Judgement Day.
Anne Bradstreet
Verses Upon The Burning of Our House, 17th century. Proto-feminist, wrote while also focusing on her duties as a wife - and so it focuses on the domestic side of life.
Ebenezer Cook
The Sot-Weed Factor, 18th century. A satire.
Edward Taylor
Upon a Spider Catching a Fly, Preparatory Meditations, 17th century. Most skillful poet of the 17th century America. Came to New England as an adult. Wrote metaphysical poetry - one full of drama and tension. He wrote for himself rather than for public.
Samuel Sewall
The Diary, 17th century. Shows secularization of the puritan colonies, and the transformation into businessmen. Accepts cycle of life - when his wife dies, he begins planning another marriage.
