A Brief Introduction to American Literature

Introduction American literature, to my eyes, like American history, although short, however, still full of glories and shining masterpieces and writers. Those American writers, while conquering this wild America, also had conquered the great field of American literature. From its first imitative activities to innovative attempts nowadays, American literature gradually gains its unique style, theme and form, and I¡¯m always excited to see their works are more and …

…featuring in sensibility was always followed by a period featuring in sense and reason. During its development, American literature gradually gains its unique flavor, which is different from other nations in the world. A great number of extraordinary American writers with themselves attached to the local American culture appear, and American literature draws the attention of the world undoubtedly. Therefore, American literature is the precious treasure of the world literature and can never be ignored.