The following describes which literary movement: The writers…

The following describes which literary movement: The writers of this type of literature sought to show the darker side that was ignored through their stories that still intrigue and abhor readers today. Their works have left an imprint on American literature and set themselves apart from all of the other writers of their time.  In short, after reviewing their life experiences, they thought that the Transcendental philosophy was severely flawed. They saw that people could be evil, insane, impure, or generally not 100% good like the Transcendentalists thought. Unlike the Transcendentalists, they believed in original sin, and that it was responsible for the evil that existed inside of everyone.

Identify this work:  The novel features an African-American…

Identify this work:  The novel features an African-American slave whose long-suffering story touched millions. Several other slaves are brought in as well to share their stories. It was the second best-selling overall book of the 19th century after the Bible and the best-selling novel. Just three years after being published, people referred to the novel as being the most popular of the day. The novel has a more infamous reputation of having popularized many stereotypes that people still carry today. Some have even said that the book is seen more often in a negative light because of creating so many stereotypes that some people underestimate and even forget the novel’s powerful role as an anti-slavery tool.

Which of the following early American authors penned a detai…

Which of the following early American authors penned a detailed history in journal form about the founding of the Plymouth Colony and the lives of the colonists from 1621 to 1646, a detailed account of his experiences and observations. The first part of the work was written in 1630; toward the end of his life, he updated it to provide “the account of the colony’s struggles and achievements through the year 1646.” He drew deep parallels between everyday life and the events of the Bible. As Philip Gould writes, “ hoped to demonstrate the workings of divine providence for the edification of future generations.”