American literature began with the writings of English colonists in which they wrote of the glory of their god and others wrote of their struggles carried out by their ruler from England. Their adventures in the New World were also a great inspiration for many others to write about. Native American writings were also seen by many, as they shared their thoughts on creation and, among other things, their suffering made possible by the settler who ceded much of their land. Because the colonists were trying to find a new meaning to life different from that adapted by King George in England, most of their work included words of pain and change that the new colonists continued to have in their new country. literature flourished during the colonial period. Some of their works such as poems, short stories and other works of their writings inspired most of the colonials to work on their new home. They talked about things like religious freedom, which was one of the main reasons they left their country to find a better one where they could settle without having to worry about others who didn't share their beliefs and who wanted to do so. damage them. The Puritans believed that every man was born in sin and could only be saved if he glorified God. Much like Jonathan Edwards, many believed that these sinful men who did not fall under God's command deserved to be cast into hell, as he said in his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of God". Some writings in American literature were not so much about God but about their tragedies, as Anne Bradstreet in her poem about her burning house where all her things were set on fire, made it very clear as...... middle of paper ......Europe. It is undoubtedly a moment in history that helped shape what our country has become today, without the struggles of others our country would not have been able to flourish in its beautiful colors. While they may have suffered during this experience, I am sure they would have been delighted to see their children prosper under a new flagWorks Cited"Religion and the Founding of the American Republic America as a Religious Refuge: The Seventeenth Century, Part 2 ." America as Religious Haven: The Seventeenth Century, Part 2. Np, nd Web. 28 February 2014. "Puritanism and the Colonial Period: to 1700." Puritanism and the Colonial Period: to 1700. Np, nd Web. 03 March 2014. Elements of Literature Course 5." Elements of Literature Course 5. Np, nd Web. 03 March 2014. "Edwards, “Sinners in the Hands …,” Speech Text." Np, nd Web. 03 March. 2014.