Consider the realist and naturalist literature portrayal of American traditions. How does the literature of this period reflect a tension between existing American traditions and changing social and technological realities?
The period of 1865 to 1912 included many social upheavals, such as recovering from the Civil War and assimilating large waves of immigrants. Many of these arriving immigrants came from cultures with strong oral traditions. The changing national identity was captured in trends of that time, including realist and naturalist movements. Naturalism and Realism in the United States changed artistic depictions of the common person. Authors like Mark Twain brought the struggles, emotions, and voice of everyday Americans to life.
Consider the realist and naturalist literature portrayal of American traditions. How does the literature of this period reflect a tension between existing American traditions and changing social and technological realities?
How did American writers capture democratic principles and the strong oral traditions of its diverse people? If mass immigration to America had not occurred, how might American literature have been different?
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