理性与革命时期美国文学.pptVIP

Part The literature of reason and Revolution Historical Introduction Important writers Declaration of Independence Historical Introduction Two historical events e 1. The American War for Independence 1775-1783 2. Enlightenment Theology dominated the Puritan phase of American writing. Politics was now the great subject to command the attention of the best minds The American War for Independence 1775-1783 .1. The writers held vitally important places in the movement for American independence. Freedom was won as much by their fiery and inspiring speeches and writings as by the weapons of Washi