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A Nation is Born: Early National Literature (1750-1800)

A Nation is Born: Early National Literature (1750-1800). Literature of the Period. A Time of Crisis. Revolutionary period produced public writing Newspapers, magazines, & almanacs popular Writing of permanent importance=political writing Speeches (Patrick Henry) Pamphlets (Thomas Paine)

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A Nation is Born: Early National Literature (1750-1800)

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  1. A Nation is Born: Early National Literature(1750-1800) Literature of the Period

  2. A Time of Crisis • Revolutionary period produced public writing • Newspapers, magazines, & almanacs popular • Writing of permanent importance=political writing • Speeches (Patrick Henry) • Pamphlets (Thomas Paine) • Documents (Declaration of Independence & Constitution of the United States)

  3. Cultural and Art • Verse appeared in most newspapers • Broadside ballads (“The Dying Redcoat”) • Poets such as Philip Freneau, Joel Barlow, and Phillis Wheatley • Michel-Guillame Crevecoeur—Frenchman who owned a plantation in New York • Poor Richard’s Almanac • Slave narratives

  4. Culture and Art • Many theaters were built • New colleges were established • Painters=Copley, Stuart, Trumbull, Peale • Hymns & patriotic songs popular

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