English and American Writers Lesson

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

English and American Writers

by: Gemaima C. Catabay

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

Introduction

A survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

The Romantic Period

1. Sojourner Truth

She was born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree (1797- November 26, 1883) and was an American abolitionists and women's rights activists
work as a preacher
known for giving speech to prevent slavery and protect the rights of women.
Ain't a Woman
- speech demanded equal human rights for all women
- famous extemporaneous speech on women's rights,

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

2. Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist.
Stowe wrote 30 books
became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement,
Uncle Tom's Cabin
- which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans.

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

2. Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist.
Stowe wrote 30 books
became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement,
Uncle Tom's Cabin
- which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans.

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

Samuel Clemens

was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. he was lauded as the greatest humorist in the United States.
Father of American literature
famous literary work is the Huckleberry Finn that examines institutionalized racism and explores these freedom, civilization and prejudice.

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

2. Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist.
Stowe wrote 30 books
became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement,
Uncle Tom's Cabin
- which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans.

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Multiple Choice

he was an American writer who helped to create the local color school in American fiction.

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Edith Warton

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Henry James

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Bret Harte

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Jane Austen

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Introduction

a survey of an American literature from its beginnings through the mid-19th century, focusing on representative works in poetry, fiction, the essay, dream, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience.

Edith Warton

American novelist, short story writer and designer
in 1921, she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature for her novel
her famous literary works are The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome

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Open Ended

What is the importance of knowing the differnt English and American Literature?

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Open Ended

What is/are the greatest contribution of English and American writers?

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Poll

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