Welcome to American Literature! American authors use their voices, their insight, and their honesty to capture the human spirit. With this in mind, this year we will embark on a chronological journey through the evolution of American Literature, noting the historical, literary, and artistic shifts from one era to the next. As we read this literature, you will have the opportunity to respond, research, and share your ideas through writing and speech. We have a lot of work to do, but together, I hope we will build a community of thoughtful readers and writers... and have some fun along the way!