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Evelyn Littawa
on Dec 21, 2024
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What themes did American authors such as Hawthorne and Melville tend to write about?
A) distinctly American themes
B) themes that reflected European culture
C) universal themes
D) themes that were mostly appealing to women
American Authors
American authors are writers originating from or based in the United States, contributing to various genres and styles in literature.
Hawthorne
Refers to Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer known for his novels "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables."
Melville
Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for his novel "Moby Dick," which explores complex themes including humanity's struggle against nature.
- Acquire knowledge on the contributions of literature and philosophy to the development of American culture and their ties to the Second Great Awakening.
- Examine the impacts of early evangelical movements on the development of American literature and philosophical thought.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the contributions of literature and philosophy to the development of American culture and their ties to the Second Great Awakening.
- Examine the impacts of early evangelical movements on the development of American literature and philosophical thought.