American and English literature

 Literary works written and published in Great Britain and British colonies are referred by the
term English literature while American literature refers to literary works written and published
in America. English literature is written in British English while American literature is written in
American English

What is American literature overview?

 American literature, the body of written works produced in the English language in
the United States. Like other national literatures, American literature was shaped by the
history of the country that produced it.

What is the characteristics of English American literature?

 The three characteristics of American Literature include – plot of decline, indifferent of
nature, 3rd person omniscient reaction to romanticism and surrealism. Firstly,
American Literature reflects beliefs and traditions that come from the nation's frontier
days.

What are the 4 major periods of English and American literature?

Periods of American Literature
 The Colonial and Early National Period (17th century to 1830) ...
 The Romantic Period (1830 to 1870) ...
 Realism and Naturalism (1870 to 1910) ...
 The Modernist Period (1910 to 1945) ...
 The Contemporary Period (1945 to present)

Literary Movements in American Literature Approx.

Dates
Romanticism, Dark Romanticism, Anti-Transcendentalism, American Gothic 1800-1865

Transcendentalism 1840-1860

Realism 1865-1914

Naturalism 1885-1930

What are the major themes of English and American literature?

Terms in this set (10)
 The American Dream. ...
 Loss of Innocence. ...
  Coming of Age. ...
 Relationship with Nature. ...
 Relationship with Society. ...
 Relationship with Science. ...
 Alienation and Isolation. ...
 Survival of the Fittest.
What is the importance of American literature?
 American literature is very important for the education of people as it
reveals the culture and history of the United States. Moreover,
American literature studying in other countries gives foreigners the
opportunity to get to know American culture, history, and great works
of the great authors better.

Who is the father of American literature?

Mark Twain
 Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by
his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur,
publisher, and lecturer. He was lauded as the "greatest humorist the United
States has produced", and William Faulkner called him "the father of American
literature".

What is unique about American literature?

 What Makes American Literature Unique? American literature has
been developed through the various influence of Native American's
traditions before writing was introduced coupled by the influences
brought about by European conquerors

What influenced American literature?

 History, current events, and social events have really influenced
American Literature. Authors have been influenced by the world
around them and that has reflected in their works. This can be seen
throughout the many eras studied in this class.
What is the historical background of English and American literature?
 As we all know, English literature emerged earlier than American
literature, since America was a British colony. Therefore,
while American literature's history dates back to the 17th century,
English literature emerged in the 10th century. The English style is
therefore considered richer in this respect.