Unit 3 covers a formative period in the history of…

Unit 3 covers a formative period in the history of…

Unit 3 covers a formative period in the history of our country’s literature, during which time various authors contributed to the development of a uniquely American body of literary work.

These authors included, but were not limited to, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Greenleaf Whittier and Walt Whitman.

Select one of the American authors of this period -- from this list or one of your own choosing -- and conduct some basic research into their background and accomplishments. Write 300 to 450 words about the author and their place in developing a distinctly American culture.

Use at least one source and cite it by using MLA style at the end of your report. 

Additional Requirements 
Min Pages: 2 
Max Pages: 3 
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