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American literature | Timeline, History, & Facts | Britannica
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American literature - Wikipedia
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Periods of American Literature | Britannica
WEBThe history of American literature reaches from the oral traditions of Native peoples to the novels, poetry, and drama created in the United States today. This list describes its six major periods.
American Literature - Encyclopedia.com
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American literature - 19th Century, Realism, Romanticism
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A Brief Overview of American Literary Periods - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 9, 2019 · A brief guide to American literary periods, including the Colonial, Renaissance, Beat, and Contemporary, along with examples.
Books That Shaped America 1850 to 1900 - Library of Congress
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American Literature - JSTOR
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American Literature - Humanities LibreTexts
WEBMay 25, 2024 · American literature include literature written or produced in the United States and in the colonies that preceded it. The American literary tradition is part of the broader tradition of English-language literature, but also includes literature produced in languages other than English.