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- 1. WELCOME TO OUR PRESENTATIOn GROUP 1 • 1. NGUYỄN HOÀNG ÁNH MAI - 11128061 • 2. NGUYỄN THỊ THUỲ LOAN - 11128122 • 3. LÊ THỊ HIÊN - 11128033 • 4. VÕ THỊ THU HÀ - 11128028 INSTRUCTOR: MRS. KIM AN
- 2. Early American Literature to 1700 I. PERIODS II. MAJOR AUTHORS III.MAIN WORKS IV.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. • He signed the Mayflower Compact • Singer 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 1. The power of nature 2. Journals of Exploration 3. Sermons and Narratives on Religious Life 4. Narratives on Colonial Life
- 30. 1. The power of nature Praising the beauty of America Deep respect for nature 2. 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 Captivity narrative o Stories of people captured by "uncivilized" enemies Slave narrative o An autobiographical account of life as a slave
- 33. Review 1. How many periods are there in early American literature to 1700? a. 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? a. Exploration b. Colonial c. Revolutionary d. Early Nation 35
- 36. 4. Who is the writer of A Model of Christian Charity ? a. John Winthrop b. William Bradford c. Anne Bradstreet d. 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.