Literature, American

"American literature is literature predominantly written or produced in English in the United States of America and its preceding colonies. Before the founding of the United States, the British colonies on the eastern coast of the present-day United States were heavily influenced by English literature. The American literary tradition thus began as part of the broader tradition of English literature. However, the unique American identity and experience have also produced a rich and diverse literary heritage that reflects the country's history, culture, and values." - wikipedia