Question

American literary trends changed substantially after the Civil War, ushering in a new era of prose and poetry. What was the principal difference between late-nineteenth century literature and antebellum literature?

Answer 1

Answer: Gilded Age literature.

Explanation: The Gilded Age literature was the big change between these centuries because of how was more pragmatic and the romantic part was not left behind, but it was less romantic than the antebellum literature.

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