Early American and Colonial Period to 1776
American literature begins with the orally transmitted myths, legends, tales, and lyrics (songs) of Indian cultures. There was no written literature among the more than 500 different Indian languages and tribal cultures that existed in North America.
| Рубрика | Иностранные языки и языкознание |
| Вид | контрольная работа |
| Язык | английский |
| Дата добавления | 04.06.2010 |
| Размер файла | 27,4 K |
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