As the new world struggled to gain independence from it's mother country, Britain, native authors also struggled to develop their own styles of writing. ... Bradstreet clearly stated her opinion of those who objected to her writing: "I am obnoxious to each carping tongue, who says my hand a needle better fits." ... "To my dear and loving husband") Bradstreet was a feminist ahead of her time, limited by the male-dominated Puritan traditions and expectations; for her it was merely common sense. ... Anne Bradstreet was a godly woman devoted to her husband and eight children who rebelled a...

• Word Count: 902
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate