1. As the United States expanded in the nineteenth century, American literature became increasingly diverse, splintering into many voices, representing many experiences, regions, peoples, and view
1. As the United States expanded in the nineteenth century, American literature became increasingly diverse, splintering into many voices, representing many experiences, regions, peoples, and viewpoints. Did the varying—and sometimes contradictory—nature of American literature at this time increase or diminish its strength? Why? Do you think this diversity in American literature—whether resulting from different experiences, […]