Anne Bradstreet was an Early American poet who lived in the 17th century. She wrote the poem Here Follow Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666 after her house burnt down. Jonathan Edwards lived in the 18th century. He was a pastor and theologian known for his powerful sermons, the most famous being Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. These two authors shared many similarities and differences in their writings.
Bradstreet and Edwards were both puritans and expressed their faith through the purpose of their works. Bradstreet’s purpose was to express her devotion to god, while Edwards’ sermons were meant to persuade people to become loyal Christians. Because his purpose was to influence as many people as possible, Edwards’
Bradstreet and Edwards were both puritans and expressed their faith through the purpose of their works. Bradstreet’s purpose was to express her devotion to god, while Edwards’ sermons were meant to persuade people to become loyal Christians. Because his purpose was to influence as many people as possible, Edwards’