Literature During Romancticism
1800-1855
Historical Significance
This time period marked the beginning of a more care-free life style of life for authors in America. There was less of a focus on non-fiction works and more of an interest in fiction stories.
Edgar Allan Poe
Wrote many famous poems/ stories such as The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart
Emily Dickinson
Wrote many poems during this time such as "Hope"
Herman Melville
Wrote Moby Dick