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1000 – 1600s. Age of Exploration. European Expansion. Creative energy focused on Art Religion Politics Geography. Influences on the American Narrative Tradition. Writings of explorers who recorded their travels Settlers’ accounts of life in a new land Captivity narratives - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AGE OF EXPLORATION
1000 – 1600s
European Expansion
Creative energy focused on ArtReligionPolitics Geography
Influences on the American Narrative Tradition
Writings of explorers who recorded their travels
Settlers’ accounts of life in a new land Captivity narratives Tales about interactions with Native
Americans Autobiographical writings by African
slaves
Literature characteristics
Fascination with the wilderness Devotion to fair government Concern with practical affairs
Reports of Discovery Tropical paradises Menacing forests Endless plains Vast mountain
ranges
Exotic Plants Various new animals Tremendous wealth
Fur tradingGold
Explorers
Columbus – discovery of the Americas Cabeza de Vaca – Spanish
soldiers/missionaries - Southwest Robert de La Salle – French – Miss.
River Valley/Great Lakes
Literary terms – define in your notes. Historical context Plain style Allusion Satire Historical narrative Inference