In this forum you will be posting your thoughts on where you think the beginning of an American literary tradition should be. Your response should include specific reasons for your opinion. There is no “right answer” here, as long as you are supporting your opinion and demonstrating critical thought. Here are some questions to think about while posting: how are you defining what “American” literature is exactly? What are the pros/cons of beginning at a certain point? Who do you think has the authority to make these kinds of decisions?
Your response should be a minimum of 250 words. Type the word count at the bottom of your entry.
