Colonial Period
COLONIAL PERIOD IN AMERICAN LITERATURE PAPER
Writings in the Colonial period in American Literature changed many aspects of the world today. Literature included many new authors, themes, and genres. The colonial life of the 1600s had a huge impact on the literature that was produced during that time. “Their hearts are filled with grace and love, And from the world are borne above” William Bradford. Many of which described the lifestyle of colonists, how the authors were making an impact, and how it changed the world today.
The history of the Colonial period is very different from today. Living in the colonial period during the 1600s was filled with religion. It was said that the person that was living during this time, had their life controlled …show more content…
Idealism includes both political and religious aspects, both were very popular themes due to the intense feelings the authors had about their values and beliefs in each aspect. Perseverance, and practicality (common sense), are part of Pragmaticism which was the second most common theme. I believe this is a common theme because it’s something that they could connect to and use as motivation or inspiration. Genres also developed or got more popular such as; travel writing, historical writing, religious writing, philosophy, journalism, poetry, drama, and fiction. Looking at these, it’s easy to see how the authors read and learned about can fit into the right genres for …show more content…
Authors, genres, and themes, whether they were new or just evolving and changing, shook up writing making the Colonial period an important part of American Literature's history. Even though the time was considered to be corrupted, and life was run by religion, and controlled by men, authors had the chance to explore their freedom and writing styles. Women, during this time were beginning to have a voice. Perseverance, politics, common sense, poetry, drama, and fiction became popular themes and genres. In the 1600s American Literature was forever changed by the Colonial Period and will continue to change until there are no more changes or evolutions to
Writings in the Colonial period in American Literature changed many aspects of the world today. Literature included many new authors, themes, and genres. The colonial life of the 1600s had a huge impact on the literature that was produced during that time. “Their hearts are filled with grace and love, And from the world are borne above” William Bradford. Many of which described the lifestyle of colonists, how the authors were making an impact, and how it changed the world today.
The history of the Colonial period is very different from today. Living in the colonial period during the 1600s was filled with religion. It was said that the person that was living during this time, had their life controlled …show more content…
Idealism includes both political and religious aspects, both were very popular themes due to the intense feelings the authors had about their values and beliefs in each aspect. Perseverance, and practicality (common sense), are part of Pragmaticism which was the second most common theme. I believe this is a common theme because it’s something that they could connect to and use as motivation or inspiration. Genres also developed or got more popular such as; travel writing, historical writing, religious writing, philosophy, journalism, poetry, drama, and fiction. Looking at these, it’s easy to see how the authors read and learned about can fit into the right genres for …show more content…
Authors, genres, and themes, whether they were new or just evolving and changing, shook up writing making the Colonial period an important part of American Literature's history. Even though the time was considered to be corrupted, and life was run by religion, and controlled by men, authors had the chance to explore their freedom and writing styles. Women, during this time were beginning to have a voice. Perseverance, politics, common sense, poetry, drama, and fiction became popular themes and genres. In the 1600s American Literature was forever changed by the Colonial Period and will continue to change until there are no more changes or evolutions to