Periods in American Literature

For a general discussion of the concept of literary periods, see Periodicity.

• Colonial Period (1607-1790)
• Revolutionary Period (1765-1790)
• Early National Period (1790-1828)
• Romantic Period
• Realistic Period (1865-1900)
• Naturalistic Period (1900-1914)
• Modern Period (1914-1945)
• Postmodern Period (1945-present)