4. According to your textbook, what kind of literature was prevalent for young and old people from 1800-1900? Is there a book during this time period that intrigues you? Why?
Although literature remained religious, during this time period literature became more spiritual and practical. Literature offered in school began to teach mathematics, grammar and history, and other sorts of practical, job-related skills. The religion based books didn’t only focus on Christianity, but also other religions. Domestic novels were popular as well, and children’s books that taught them about duties and responsibilities to their parents and siblings.
Louisa May Alcott and Horatio Alger Jr. were the authors to write literature for young adults. While Alcott wrote about happy family life, Alger wrote about broken homes. Alger’s novels were categorized as romantic fantasies.
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