This essay analyses the main characteristics of American Neoclassicism and Romanticism that are the most strongly present in Irving's Sketch Book as well as the contributions of Irving to American Literature. ... He goes on to name various authors and a fact that distinguish them from the rest. ... However, Irving mastered the act of merging the objective point of view with the subjective point of view, used during the Romanticism. ... He states, "I consider this mutability of language a wise precaution of Providence for the benefit of the world at large, and of authors in particular" (1...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the United States, as well as in many other places in the world, the authors" style of writing changes over a period of time. Many styles such as romanticism, realism, regionalism, and many others were used by different writers throughout the history of that particular country. ... London is one of the most famous American naturalistic authors. ... Theodore Dreiser is another excellent American naturalistic author. ... Both authors use it, but at different degrees. ...

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• Grade Level: High School