Southern literature

In 2002, a novel thought to be the first written by an African-American woman became a best seller, praised for its dramatic depiction of Southern life in the mid-1850s through the observant eyes of a refined and literate house servant. But one part of the story remained a tantalizing secret: the author’s identity. That literary mystery may have been solved by a professor of English in South Carolina, who said this week that after years of research, he has discovered the novelist’s name: Hannah…

decided to interview Professor Elif Armbruster from Suffolk University's, English department. Professor Armbruster research interest are American Realism (1870-1920), American Domestic Architecture (especially late 19th/early 20th century) and Women’s Literature. Even though, I could have interviewed another professor from the English department which I don’t know, by conducting this interview I got to know more of Professor Armbruster. Also, I really owe her for motivating me to pursue a minor…

“The Universe is composed of Nature and the Soul. Spirit is present everywhere.” This new voice led American Romanticism to a new and mature period, the period of New England Transcendentalism. This was the most significant development of American literature in the mid-19th century. Development The Concord club was the first and most famous of a series of forums that served during the next few decades as social gathering points. It became the movement's magnetic center. They advocated their…

common factor between the Law and literature. The current paper seeks to explore the connection there is between literature and the Law, with major reference to the philosopher Franz Kafka. Now though Kafka was well versed with the law and was law graduate, his desire to write would drive his passion. Numerous pieces have been written about the works of Kafka, but this submission seeks to explore the relationship and rather the influence of law in Kafka’s literature. We thus draw a connection…

Literature without Binds Although there has never been a set way for literature to be created, writings in America could be described as very cookie cutter up until the mid twentieth century. There was very little experimentation with form or content. Authors only felt like certain aspects of literature would be accepted, so they filtered their work making the writing simplistic. No one was willing to challenge these unwritten rules that bound writers to conservative ties, until the World Wars.…

movies, and art have all reflected these problems within society, but none of these have accomplished the plight of American literature. From fiction to memoirs, millions of lives have been affected by these books, and have learned valuable lessons in some of the most unconventional ways. Two examples of historical fiction books that have helped shaped modern literature and that have taught valuable lessons include Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. These two…

Fact or Fiction: The Effects of Misrepresentation Literature appears in many forms from fiction to non-fiction to memoirs with each providing a different purpose for the intended reader. Often, authors will write their memoirs in order to give the reader new knowledge of events through personal experience rather than to entertain them as a folk tale might. Consequently, those in search of gaining knowledge through personal experience on a particular event will most likely choose to evaluate the…

Conflict will forever be a part of society, greatly influencing it whether for the better or worse. The more positive uses for conflict are often found in literature through novels and plays. Inherit the Wind is a play in which conflicts help drive through and carry on the plot. These conflicts stem from various issues, mainly between the difference in mindsets and past relationships. However, this play addresses society’s three main conflicts; person versus person, person versus self, and…

The late arrival of African American women literature has become the focus of the study that reflects how African American women sought out freedom and equality. At first, this form of literature was unknown and not voiced because throughout history African American literature was through the perspective of African American males. Authors and poets like Phillis Wheatley, Lucille Clifton, Maya Angelou and many others have paved the way for many aspiring African American women. Often these women…

Hope Murray Mrs. Karkut American Literature Period 5 7 May 2017 DON’T FORGET TO ADD SCHOOLBOOK CITATIONS!!!! “If you have other things in your life – family, friends, good productive day work – these can interact with your writing and the sum will be all the richer,” as stated by David Brin. Authors write about things they know. Their life has considerable influence on their writing and allows them to create a unique voice that is entirely their own. William Faulkner lived in a time where…