1. Bradstreet, Paine and Poe
... also struggled to develop their own styles of writing. It quickly became evident that the search for native literature became a national obsession. Many people saw the triumph of American independence as a divine sign that America and her people were destined for greatness. Greatness came with a strong nation and thousands of poems and stories that shaped our nation. The revolution ... by writing about whatever she wanted including personal thoughts, reflections, emotions, and events. Bradstreet was the first to write about personal matters, which is her greatest literary contribution ...
- Word Count: 902
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate