History and Literature connect in every time period and continue to do so. What is experienced during one’s lifetime affects what and how the literary works are written. These great literary works continue to apply to later generations, and continue to be considered important by readers for the significance of its content and the artistry of its form. The content often teaches valuable life lessons. Great literature is important to read because it humanizes us, draws us together into community, inspires us to pay attention to what is around us, helps us in our search for truth and meaning, and deepens us by making important things unforgettable. These great literary works reflect the history of their time and give us a taste of what life was
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This time period is called the New England Renaissance. New things such as railroads, telegraphs, and textile machines were being put to use during this time. Along with the positive things, there were also negative things during this time. There were many issues calling for reform such as child labor, women’s rights, and slavery. With all the imperfections in society, Utopias, or perfect communities, sprung up across the country. Transcendentalism was a major writing style that came into full swing during this time. The characteristics of Transcendentalism was the belief that all beings being spiritually united, a deep faith in human potential, and a deep reverence of nature. Walt Whitman was a Transcendentalist, and his poem When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer is a great example of Transcendentalist writing. The poem takes place in a classroom, where Whitman becomes bored quite quickly with the lecture. The main message of this poem is to go out and experience nature, just as Whitman wanted to do during the lecture. When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer shows a deep reverence for nature, and a dismissive opinion of school and …show more content…
During this large span of time, many important historical events took place. The most well-known events include World War I in 1915, The Roaring Twenties during the 1920’s, The Great Depression in 1929, and World War II during 1941-1945. The ups and downs the people experienced during this time period left people feeling uncertain and disillusioned. They believed that writing reflected the fragmentation of the modern world, which made stream of consciousness writing very popular, and that life was uncertain and meaningless. Robert Frost was a popular poet during this time and wrote the poem Nothing Gold Can Stay. In the opening, the poem talks about the beauty of nature, but everything soon turns dark when everything fades and dies away. The main point conveyed in this poem is that nothing good can stay because life is uncertain and
This time period is called the New England Renaissance. New things such as railroads, telegraphs, and textile machines were being put to use during this time. Along with the positive things, there were also negative things during this time. There were many issues calling for reform such as child labor, women’s rights, and slavery. With all the imperfections in society, Utopias, or perfect communities, sprung up across the country. Transcendentalism was a major writing style that came into full swing during this time. The characteristics of Transcendentalism was the belief that all beings being spiritually united, a deep faith in human potential, and a deep reverence of nature. Walt Whitman was a Transcendentalist, and his poem When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer is a great example of Transcendentalist writing. The poem takes place in a classroom, where Whitman becomes bored quite quickly with the lecture. The main message of this poem is to go out and experience nature, just as Whitman wanted to do during the lecture. When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer shows a deep reverence for nature, and a dismissive opinion of school and …show more content…
During this large span of time, many important historical events took place. The most well-known events include World War I in 1915, The Roaring Twenties during the 1920’s, The Great Depression in 1929, and World War II during 1941-1945. The ups and downs the people experienced during this time period left people feeling uncertain and disillusioned. They believed that writing reflected the fragmentation of the modern world, which made stream of consciousness writing very popular, and that life was uncertain and meaningless. Robert Frost was a popular poet during this time and wrote the poem Nothing Gold Can Stay. In the opening, the poem talks about the beauty of nature, but everything soon turns dark when everything fades and dies away. The main point conveyed in this poem is that nothing good can stay because life is uncertain and