SURVEY OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE

English Literature vs. American Literature

emerged in the 10th century

emerged in the 17th century

English Literature us deeper but not always

The language used by an American writer
true.
is simultaneously simpler and more
accessible. The language is more modern
The British writer in English Literature use than original British English.
classical British English and their
vocabulary is richer.
It focuses on politics, economics and
social status.
It invokes romance, human values, ideals
and manners; class differences are often
Satire, sarcasm, and cynicism is often the
discussed or referenced in some
way of works of American authors.
meaningful way.
 American writers are more cool-heade and
cynical.

American writers discuss history and social

issues.

The coomon thought in the British writers Early American works involve topics
their works come "from the heart". related to politics and religion.

English writers emphasizes their culture invokes Puritanical morals on the 17th
and manners. century and on the 18th century
revolutionary topics prevailed in American
style.

The American writers described events that

took place during the development of their
country.
ENGLISH LITERATURE AMERICAN LITERATURE
 English is more modern; they adopted the
English language for their literature.

US writers tend to simplify English

English language is considered classic. language by removing letters form words.
They write "color" insted of "colour";
"neighbor" instead of "neighbour".
In British english suffix --t is added.
In irregular verbs, they simplify and
British creators mostly pair up collective disregard the rules; they form past simple
nouns with plural verbs tense by adding --ed.

They use --iz than --is; "capitalize" intead

of "capitalise"; "summarize" instead of
"summarise"
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SIMILARITIES OF ENGLISH LITERATURE AND AMERICAN LITERATURE

There are a lot differences that can be found between English Literature and American Literature but despite of
their differences I have also seen that there are similarities between the two literatures and it is listed here as
follows:
o Like the grammar, punctuation is a critical technical aspect of English literature and American literature.
Using commas in listing is typical for American literature but can be rarely met in classic British
literature.
o English literature and American literature plays an important role where the term literature is concerned
both of them have a big contribution on the literature that still applies in this 21st century.
o They offer a lot of differences and they both known for they globally well-known writers.
o These two literature encompasses a wide variety of written works, especially those with eternal artistic
value although it differs from one country to another, the outcome of learning literature is just the same
where it makes us a person with critical thinking; a trait that is essential for growth of one’s character and
personality.