History And Anthology of American Literature 美国文学史及选读.ppt

History And Anthology of American Literature 美国文学史及选读 Colonial Period (1607-1775) Lecture One The Colonial Period Historical Introduction The major writers Ⅰ. Historical Introduction Questions to be discussed: When did America come into being? Who were the first settlers? Why did English immigrants move to the new land? Two terms: puritans VS Puritanism? What is the influence of American Puritanism? When did America come into being? 1783 Who were the first settlers? In 1492, Columbus Christopher fond the new continent. The earliest settlers include Dutch, Swedes, Germans, French, Spaniards, Italians, and Portuguese. The first permanent English settlement in North America was established at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. Why did English immigrants move to the new land? (1) to reform the Church ofEngland (2)to have an entirely new church (3)to escape political persecution (4)to seek freedom and fortune 4. Define the following two terms: (1)Puritans Puritans refer to the group of serious and religious people who known as founding fathers of America. (2) Puritanism Puritanism refers to the doctrines and moral principles obeyed by puritans. It can be also defined as a code of values, a philosophy of life, and a point of view puritans hold towards the world. American Puritanism was one of the most enduring shaping influences in American thought and American literature. What is the influence of American Puritanism? (1) American Puritanism was one of the most enduring shaping influences in American thought and American literature. (2) American literature is based on a myth, the Biblical myth of the Garden of Eden. (3) Puritanism can be compared with Chinese Confucianism [k?nfju:??nizm] . puritans Puritanism the influence of Puritanism American literature is based on a