Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133
Romanticism
1820-1860
Enlightenment
1750-1800
Puritanism
1620-1790
Early Settlers
1500-1670
Native American
1490-1700
Native American
1490-1700
Native American literature involved stories transmitted orally. They usually involve a hero and a prankster.
These were primary sources like letters and diaries. They may not always be accurate.
Literature from this time discussed things related to Puritanism. The works were diaries, sermons, poems, and fables.
The works from this time were political writings about reason and common sense.
This emotional movement focused on the individual rather than the group. It demonstrated American ideals. It included the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving.
Transcendentalism
1830-1850
This was a spiritual movement with many ideas among which was that every human was born inherently good..
Realism and regionalism
1860-1914
This movement emphasized the importance of facts and rebelled against Romanticism. The stories are realistic and descriptions are detailed.
Naturalism
1865-1914
Naturalism is a form of realism that focuses on the social issues industrialization brings. The stories are often dark and tragic, with a theme of characters adapting badly to their environment.
Modernism
1914-1945
This movement was brought on by the Great Depression and the World Wars. A common them in the works of this time is disillusionment. Ernest Hemingway was from this time.
Harlem Renaissance
1920-1930
Post-Modernism
1950-
The works of this period of time were a blend of literature, pop culture, and art. Although the stories are realistic, more value is placed on the interpretation of reality than reality itself.
This genre was African-American arts that attack racial inequality.
Contemporary
1970-
This is similar to post-modernism. It's focused on emotion and relationships.
American Literary Movements
by Gianna Garber
Pluralism
1970-
Pluralism values diversity, and the authors are of diverse cultural backgrounds.
https://www.britannica.com/list/periods-of-american-literature#:~:text=The%20Colonial%20and%20Early%20National,and%20focused%20on%20the%20future.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_2pS7XZu5QKOtjMtfX2KMy00Yo5TbpjnyXgxLMyNo/edit#slide=id.g533a6f1763_0_133