Anne Bradstreet, the first published poet of the American colonies, is known for her work 'The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America.' Her poetry reflects her Puritan life, intellectual pursuits, and the challenges of being a woman in the 17th century. Bradstreet's themes include love, nature, family, and faith, and her style is noted for its intimate tone and subtle critique of societal norms.
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Anne Bradstreet was born into a prosperous Puritan family and received a rare education for women of her time
Private Tutoring
Bradstreet was privately tutored in a wide array of subjects, including history, literature, and languages
Access to an Extensive Library
Her access to a wealth of knowledge and literature greatly influenced her poetic voice and the themes she explored
At the age of sixteen, Bradstreet married and emigrated with her family to the Massachusetts Bay Colony as part of the Puritan Great Migration
Bradstreet's seminal work, published in 1650, was the first book by a colonist to be published in England and received attention in both countries
Intimate Tone and Contemplation of Themes
Bradstreet's poetry explored themes such as love, nature, family, and faith with an intimate tone
Innovative Style
Her candid expression of thoughts and emotions, along with subtle critiques of societal expectations, was innovative for the era
Bradstreet's influence continued after her death with the posthumous publication of "Several Poems Compiled with Great Variety of Wit and Learning" in 1678, securing her a prominent place in early American literature
Bradstreet's role as a pioneering female poet in a patriarchal society solidified her historical significance
Her poetry not only sheds light on the Puritan ethos but also reflects on both personal and public spheres
Bradstreet's enduring legacy is honored in various ways, including the naming of the Bradstreet Gate at Harvard University
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Her influential book, '______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______,' reflects her life as a Puritan, her intellectual pursuits, and her yearning for her homeland.
The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America
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Anne Bradstreet's father
Thomas Dudley, steward for the Earl of Lincoln.
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Anne Bradstreet's family background
Born into a prosperous Puritan family.
