puritan influence of American literature
Aaron Michael Myers has written: 'Representation and misrepresentation of the Puritan in Elizabethan drama' -- subject(s): English drama, History, History and criticism, Puritan movements in literature, Puritans, Puritans in literature, Relations with Puritans
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Puritan literature would be sermons, dairies, scripture, and history of Puritans. Explorer literature would be historical literature, diaries and maps.
indifference
Puritans spent their time studying and researching. This is what made them literate. They would also do paintings and some forms of literature.
He is old and wise, like Methuselah.
Richard Forrer has written: 'The ascending effort' 'Theodicies in conflict' -- subject(s): American Christian literature, American Didactic literature, American literature, Christian ethics, History, History and criticism, Puritan movements in literature, Puritans, Religion and literature, Theodicy in literature
Puritans sought to reform the Church of England from within, while Separatists wanted to completely separate from it. Puritans believed in a hierarchical church structure, whereas Separtists advocated for congregational autonomy. Puritans aimed for a more moderate approach to reform, while Separatists were more radical in their beliefs.
He is old and wise, like Methuselah.
Hawthorne describes the Puritans as being physically plain and austere, often wearing drab clothing and maintaining a somber appearance. Emotionally, the Puritans are depicted as strict, judgmental, and driven by a strong sense of religious duty and moral righteousness.
Arlin Turner has written: 'Nathaniel Hawthorne' -- subject(s): American Historical fiction, American Novelists, Biography, Criticism and interpretation, History and criticism, In literature 'The Merrill studies in The scarlet letter' -- subject(s): Adultery in literature, In literature, Mothers and daughters in literature, Puritans in literature, Women in literature