One such style that took hold in the 18th and 19th centuries was romanticism. ... Romanticism immerged first in France and Germany as people began to leave the classical style of writing. ... There were four points that authors during romanticism focused on libertarianism, nature, and the supernatural. ... Authors began to bring nature and natural surroundings into their writing. ... As with all other literary movements, romanticism began to slowly decline during the middle of the 19th century. ...

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This new writing influence can be found in the works of William Bradford, who wrote OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION, and Anne Bradstreet, author of HERE FOLLOW SOME VERSES UPON THE BURNING OF OUR HOUSE, JULY 10, 1666. ... From this mixtures of outlooks came a very triumphant time in American life, encouraging writers such as Benjamin Franklin, author of his masterpiece, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY. ... The AMERICAN ROMANTICISM PERIOD existed from 1783-1886. ... Influenced writers of this time include Washington Irving, author of RIP VAN WINKLE; Edgar Allan Poe, author of many masterpieces, such as THE MASQUE...

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