THE IMPACT OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT ON AMERICAN AND ENGLISH LITERATURE
Keywords:
Enlightenment, American literature, English literature, reason, individualism, progress, literary movements.Abstract
This article explores the profound influence of the Enlightenment on American and English literature. It examines how Enlightenment ideals of reason, individualism, and progress shaped literary works, authors, and movements in both cultural contexts. Through an analysis of key texts and authors, it highlights the enduring legacy of the Enlightenment in shaping literary forms, themes, and styles across centuries.
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