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American Realism 1865-1910

Realism “Faithful representation of reality” Largely a technique of writing Often denotes middle-class life

Bye-Bye Romanticism Formed as reaction against romantic literature and art Interested in scientific methods Clear documentation of history Rational philosophy

Driving Forces Rapid growth after the Civil War Democracy Literacy increasing Industrializing and Urbanizing Immigration Middle-class’ raising affluence Yearning to understand the culture of America

Literary Characteristics 1 - Detailed following of reality

Literary Characteristics 2 - Character emphasized over plot

Literary Characteristics 3 - Ethical decisions at root of the story

Literary Characteristics 4 - Complexity of human emotion and temperament shown

Literary Characteristics 5 - Social status or class distinguished

Literary Characteristics 6 - Realistic events in plot

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