Realism in Literature ~1850 to ~1940

Welcome: Realism in Literature ~1850 to ~1940
Description: Realism in America and Europe succeeded Romanticism in literature, as well as art. Realism featured everyday, working class people in realistic settings, dealing with realistic problems. While Romanticism emphasized larger-than-life heroes, undergoing unrealistic adventures, Realism captured the objective reality and told things as they were.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords: Literary, Realism, Huckleberry, Finn, objective, reality, Twain, everyday
Author(s): Kyle Griffith