American Literature

Explore the rich and diverse world of American literature!  Build your knowledge of the different themes, styles, and genres of American literature, and as well the historical and cultural context in which these works were written.  Improve your ability to discuss and write about literature in an effective and powerful way.

This class can coordinate with my United States history course if desired.  

This 14 week, semester course will explore the 1st half of American Literature.  We will begin with early, colonial pieces, and trace the development of this literature into the mid 19th century.  This course will explore the historical context for each piece within the US, as well as the literary features of the writings.  We will read a variety of genres of writing from the most significant American writers of the 18th and early 19th centuries.  Our focus each week will be a particular author or p…