Revolutionary Literature
- Characteristics
- Argumentative/persuasive writing style
- Patriotism
- Encourages pride in colony
accomplishments, which could lead to
anticipated nationalism
- Focus on values
- Remember colonial literature?
- Character building instruction
- Phillis Wheatley (May 8, 1753-December 5,
1784)
- (1773) Poems on Various Subjects, Religious
and Moral
- Mercy Otis Warren (September 14, 1728-
October 19,1814)
(jan 1, 1750 – jan 1, 1800)