Colonial Voices
This period in American literature spans from the arrival of European settlers to the onset of the American Revolution.
colonial period
Bradford's major work, considered the first comprehensive history of Plymouth Colony.
Of Plymouth Plantation
This writer's pamphlet "Common Sense" advocated for independence from British rule.
Thomas Paine
Characterized by a focus on national identity, individual self-reliance, and a deep reverence for the natural world
Romantic Movement
The arrival of European settlers led to this with Native American cultures.
conflict and cultural exchange
As governor of Plymouth Colony, this author chronicled the experiences of the Pilgrims and the challenges of establishing their settlement.
William Bradford
Bradford and his fellow Separatists emigrated to this European country before journeying to the New World.
Holland
Susanna Rowson's popular novel, focusing on themes of female innocence, betrayal, and the consequences of moral weakness, is titled this.
Charlotte Temple
This author's "The Scarlet Letter" critiques Puritanism and explores themes of sin and guilt.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bradford's writings detail the Pilgrims' journey on this ship
the Mayflower
These types of tales, featuring characters like Coyote, are a prevalent feature in Native American literature
trickster tales
Bradstreet is celebrated as the first published...what?...in America.
poet
This enslaved African American poet is known for works that explore themes of freedom and religious devotion, often juxtaposing these with her own experiences.
Phillis Wheatley
Emerson's philosophy emphasized the importance of this, trusting one's intuition and judgment.
self-reliance
Wheatley's first book of poetry was titled "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and..."
Moral
Puritanism emerged as a response to what its followers viewed as the insufficient reformation of this institution.
Mary Rowlandson
Name a key theme in Bradford's narrative, reflecting his belief that events were manifestations of God's will.
divine Providence
Besides his political and scientific contributions, Franklin was known for this literary work, filled with practical wisdom.
Poor Richard's Almanack
Poe is renowned as a master of this literary genre.
Gothic literature
The American Revolution was catalyzed by dissatisfaction with British governance, specifically this.
taxation without representation
Stories from this tribe feature the Earth being formed on the back of a giant turtle
Ojibwa tribe
Published in 1650, this collection of poetry marked Anne Bradstreet as the first woman in the New World to have her poetry published
The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America
Satirical literature was used to mock British rule and this system of government.
monarchy
This concept, celebrated by Romantic writers, embodies American individualism and self-reliance.
American Dream
North American Romanticism is traced through the response to this 19th-century development in the U.S
industrialization