American literature puritanism

American literature

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2. Early American Literature to 1700 PERIODS MAJOR AUTHORS MAIN WORKS MAIN THEMES

3. American literature  is the  literature written or produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies . Its literary tradition began as linked to the broader tradition of English literature.

4. I. Periods Relation to the English Literature Puritanism in American Literature 3 main periods The Virginia Colony

5. Relation to the English Literature The British claimed most of the Atlantic seaboard north of Florida as belonging to Britain soon after Columbus discovered America (1492)

6. For nearly two hundred years after the first English settlements in America, the majority of the works read there were written by English authors.

7. The Virginia Colony In 1607, about 100 men and boys sailing from England landed in present-day Virginia and founded Jamestown. Jamestown was a settlement in the Colony of Virginia, and the first permanent English settlement in the America.

8. The Puritanism During the period from 1620 to 1640, large numbers of English people migrated to that part of America now known as New England . The New England colonies were the center of early American literature.

9. The Puritans had a profound effect upon American culture. In this century, Puritans wrote about their spiritual feelings and quests. Even Puritan poetry was offered uniformly to the service of God. They also reflected on their faith in poems and journals.

10. II. Major American Authors 1600-1700

11. Captain John Smith (1580-1631) Born in 1580 in Willoughby , England Are well known in the history of colonial period Was an English soldier, explorer , leader colonizer, and an author At the age of 16  became a traveler and adventurer Leader of Jamestown , Virginia

12. - Was one of the first writers to describe America’s landscape beauty Some of his famous works: A Description of New England (1616) The General history of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles (1624) The True Travels, Adventures and Observations of Captain John Smith (1630)

13. William Bradford (1590-1657) Born in 1590 in Yorkshire, England Pilgrim Fathers Was a founder and longtime governor of the Plymouth Colony settlement . H e signed the Mayflower Compact S inger of the  Mayflower Compact

14. - Helped organize the “First Thanksgiving” (1621 )

15. His Writings: Of Plymouth Plantation, 1620-1647 A Dialogue Between Some Young Men & Sundry Ancient Men

16. Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) Was born in Northampton , England She had eight children First American poet and first female poet to be published in England and America A faithful Puritan  religious beliefs informed her writing

17. Her Writings: The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America (1650) Several Poems Compiled with Great Wit and Learning  (1678) Contemplations - collection of poems about religion To my dear and loving husband

18. III. MAIN WORKS

19. Of Plymouth Plantation (William Bradford) Written between 1630-1646, but not published until 1856 Describes the story of the pilgrims from 1608 through the Mayflower voyage and up to the year 1647

20. also discusses his thoughts on religion and the bible compared with the mission of the pilgrims ends with a list of the Mayflower passengers and what happened to them as of 1651

21. The work has carried many different names. originally written as  Of Plymouth Plantation modern spelling of  Plymouth History of Plymouth Plantation ,  William Bradford's Journal  and  The Bradford History It is truly the account of past events written in the form of two separate books

22. The first book was written in 1630. focuses mainly on the journey of the pilgrims from England to North America and discusses the founding of the Plymouth settlement. gives his opinions on the biblical importance of the pilgrims reaching America and their struggles

23. The second book began in 1646 was not completely finished because of Bradford's death. discusses the struggles of the pilgrims in North America in day-to-day living and the concerns about the health and spiritual welfare of the colonists.

24. A Model of Christian Charity (John Winthrop )

25. also known as  City upon a Hill  and denotes the notion of  American exceptionalism written on board the Arbella , 1630

26. remind his flock of their roots, the importance of maintaining adherence to Biblical precepts outlined the ideal society

27. Question: What rule shall a man observe in giving in respect of the measure? What rule must we observe in lending? What rule must we observe in forgiving (a debt)? What rule must we observe and walk by in cause of community of peril?

28. Most famous metaphor, still famous in the United States : the City on the Hill " You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."

29. IV. MAIN THEMES The power of nature Journals of Exploration Sermons and Narratives on Religious Life 4 . Narratives on Colonial Life

30. The power of nature Praising the beauty of America Deep respect for nature Journals of Exploration

31. 3. Sermons and Narratives on Religious Life Focus on 2 things: GOD and WORK Life was seen as a test

32. 4. Narratives on Colonial Life C aptivity narrative S tories of people captured by "uncivilized" enemies S lave narrative A n autobiographical account of life as a slave

33. Review How many periods are there in early American literature to 1700? 1 b. 2 c. 3

34. 2. Which themes did literature in Puritanism focus on? A. Slave’s life B. God and work C. The adventures D. The patriotism 34

35. 3. Which period did John Smith belong to? Exploration Colonial Revolutionary Early Nation 35

36. 4. Who is the writer of A Model of Christian Charity ? John Winthrop William Bradford Anne Bradstreet Mary Rowlandson

37. THE END THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

38. The Function of Puritan Writers: To transform a mysterious God - mysterious because he is separate from the world. To make him more relevant to the universe. To glorify God.