2. Realism
Realism is the philosophy of mind rooted in common
sense.
Realism time period in Literature began in the years
from 1865-1900.
Realism was at the time when Civil War ended and
people felt depression.
Many authors expressed realism in their stories.
For example: Mark Twain, Stephan Crane, and
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce.
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4. Mark Twain
Born on November 30, 1835, in Florida and died on
April 21, 1910, in Redding.
He was a writer and journalist.
He wrote novels; humor/satire; short stories; plays;
essays; and letters.
He became a famous American writer during the
Realism time period.
The story he wrote was the Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn.
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6. Stephen Crane
Born on November 1, 1871, in New Jersey.
He was a writer and reporter.
He wrote novels and stories.
He wrote about realistic struggles of people in life.
The story he wrote was Maggie; A Girl of The Streets.
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8. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Born on June 24, 1842 and died on December 26, 1913
He was an American editorialist, journalist, short story
writer, fabulist, and satirist.
He wrote short stories.
He wrote about realistic things that he had seen in the
war.
The short story that he wrote was An Occurrence at
Owl Creek Bridge.
