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What were the two trends in American literature at the time?
What were the two trends in American literature at the time?
What group of poets imitated British literary trends?
What group of poets imitated British literary trends?
When was Philip Freneau's poem 'Wild Honeysuckle' published?
When was Philip Freneau's poem 'Wild Honeysuckle' published?
Which movement influenced Philip Freneau's poetry?
Which movement influenced Philip Freneau's poetry?
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What did the American poets aim to find in their literature?
What did the American poets aim to find in their literature?
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What were the two trends in American literature at the time?
What were the two trends in American literature at the time?
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When was the romantic movement in poetry influential in the Americas?
When was the romantic movement in poetry influential in the Americas?
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What did the 'Bratman poets' aim to achieve?
What did the 'Bratman poets' aim to achieve?
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What were the basic characteristics and features of romantic poetry?
What were the basic characteristics and features of romantic poetry?
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'Wild Honeysuckle', a poem by Philip Freneau, was influenced by which poetic movement?
'Wild Honeysuckle', a poem by Philip Freneau, was influenced by which poetic movement?
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Philip Freneau's poem 'Wild Honeysuckle' was published in the early 19th century
Philip Freneau's poem 'Wild Honeysuckle' was published in the early 19th century
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The 'Bratman poets' were known for imitating British literary trends
The 'Bratman poets' were known for imitating British literary trends
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The romantic movement in poetry reached the Americas in the 18th century
The romantic movement in poetry reached the Americas in the 18th century
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The romantic movement in poetry in the early 19th century influenced Philip Freneau's poetry
The romantic movement in poetry in the early 19th century influenced Philip Freneau's poetry
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There were no questions about what kind of literature should be called American Literature at the time
There were no questions about what kind of literature should be called American Literature at the time
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Study Notes
American Literature Trends
- Two predominant trends were present in American literature during this time.
- A lack of consensus existed regarding the definition of what constitutes American literature.
Poetic Influences
- The 'Bratman poets' were recognized for their imitation of British literary trends.
- The romantic movement significantly influenced the poetry of the early 19th century in the Americas.
Philip Freneau and 'Wild Honeysuckle'
- Philip Freneau's poem 'Wild Honeysuckle' was published early in the 19th century.
- This poem was directly influenced by the romantic movement.
Aims of American Poets
- American poets sought to discover and express distinctly American themes and identities in their literature.
Characteristics of Romantic Poetry
- Romantic poetry featured an emphasis on emotion, nature, imagination, and the individual experience.
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Test your knowledge of the identity formation of American Literature during the early years of the United States. Explore the influences and debates that shaped the definition of American literary trends.
