Because that is how he rolls.
William Bradford began to write "Of Plymouth Plantation" in 1630 It's typical of the Puritan plain style in its reliance on nouns and verbs and the absence of many adjectives or showy rhetorical devices.
His syntax and vocabulary have become outdated.
The plain style and typology
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William Bradford, Pilgrims and Puritans wrote in a plain style, not showing ornateness, which was frowned upon by both faiths. The writing reflected the character of those who would be reading the essays or diaries. In general, many topics were of a religious theme.
William Bradford began to write "Of Plymouth Plantation" in 1630 It's typical of the Puritan plain style in its reliance on nouns and verbs and the absence of many adjectives or showy rhetorical devices.
His syntax and vocabulary have become outdated.
Convincing future generations of the struggles and achievements of Puritans was the purpose of William Bradford for writing Of Plymouth Plantation. he also wrote it to allow other people of his time know what experiences the puritans were going throughIts typical of the puritan plain style in its reliance on nouns and verbs and the absence of many adjectives or showy rhetorical devices.
William Bradford
William Bradford
"We left the goodly and pleasant city of Leyden, which had been our resting-place for above eleven years." - William Bradford, describing the departure of the Pilgrims from Holland in "Of Plymouth Plantation."
William Bradford used the Puritan plain style and typology.
The plain style and typology
He is old and wise, like Methuselah.
it is plentiful in northeastern plain
William Bradford
plain...typology