Revolutionary Period (B): This period encompasses the years around the American Revolution, roughly 1765-1790. Key works often focus on political themes and the fight for independence.
Early National Period (A): Following the Revolutionary Period, the Early National Period spans from about 1790 to 1828. Literature during this time begins to reflect American themes and characters, establishing a national identity.
Romantic Period/Age of Transcendentalism (D): This period runs from approximately 1828 to 1865. It includes the Romantic movement, with a focus on emotion, nature, and individualism, and overlaps with the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized intuition and the inherent goodness of people and nature.
Realistic Period (E): The Realistic Period follows the Civil War, roughly from 1865 to 1900. Literature from this period focuses on everyday life and ordinary people, aiming to depict life accurately and honestly.
Naturalistic Period (C): This period extends from about 1900 to 1914, characterized by a more pessimistic view of life and a focus on the forces of heredity and environment in shaping human destiny.
Year-wise PYQs
