Realism Naturalism
OBJECTIVES Stylistics Characteristics of Naturalism
STYLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS Applied scientific principles of objectivity and detachment to the study of human beings. Influenced by Darwinism (natural selection) and psychology (Freud). Often depict man in conflict with nature, society, or himself. Prominent from 1880- early 1900’s
STYLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS Popular Authors Stephen Crane Ambrose Bierce Jack London Edwin Arlington Robinson Katherine Anne Porter Charlotte Perkins Gilman Edith Wharton
FEATURED AUTHOR: SARAH JEWITT Personal Life American Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet Born in Berwick, Maine Educated at Berwick Academy Writing Style Primarily focused on Regionalism as well as Naturalism
FEATURED AUTHOR: STEPHEN CRANE Personal Life American Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet Born in Newark, New Jersey Educated at Claverack College Writing Style Primarily focused on Regionalism, Naturalism, and Impressionism