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Literature of the Period A Gathering of Voices: The Literature of Early America (Beginnings to 1750) Literature of the Period

Native American Tradition Native American literature viewed mainly as folklore Poetic and moving language where recorded Skills at oration valued (Logan & Red Jacket) Tales vary greatly by tribe Common thread—deep respect for nature

Explorers’ Accounts Exploration voyages not well documented until the late 1400’s Christopher Columbus—Journal of the First Voyage to America Wrote about his experiences but especially emphasized the rich potential of the new world

Puritan Literature Dominated by religion (esp. sin & salvation) Purpose of writing--spiritual insight and instruction Journals/diaries—serious self-examination Fiction/drama—sinful Poetry—allowed as a vehicle of spiritual enlightenment Literary style—plain style of writing (clear statement is highest goal

Puritans & Education Strong belief in education for men & women Founded Harvard to provide quality education for the ministry Set up first printing press in colonies Bay Psalm Book Increase & Cotton Mather Established free public schools in Massachusetts in 1647 The New England Primer

Southern Writers Few notable Southern writers prior to 1750 Most writing was practical in nature The General History of Virginia by John Smith Did not oppose fiction or drama—1st theater in American opened in Virginia in 1716 William Byrd Kept a journal while surveying boundary between VA and NC (published posthumously)