1. Anne Bradstreet
A Puritan Rebel

2. Occupation Housewife Homemaker Part-time Poet
However, it was unsuitable for women to write during the 1600’s
Most women’s places were in the home
Men were the dominant

3. Making a transition
Bradstreet made the move with her husband to seek a Puritan way of life.
Consequently, this was a difficult time for Bradstreet as she was accustomed to a life of privilege.
Bradstreet turned to God and her writing.

4. First American Poet
Anne Bradstreet is considered in history the first American poet which was quite an accomplishment as women were not supposed to write.
Her brother had taken a collection of her works and had them published.
Her poetry is described to be a personal account of everyday life, religion, and tradition.
She wrote lyric poetry, and she utilized several different devices:
Inverted syntax
Imagery
Allusions
Archaic language
Rhyme and rhythm
Hyperboles
Paradox

5. Anne Bradstreet’s works
“Upon the Burning of Our House”
“To My Dear and Loving Husband”