THE DEVELOPMENT OF REALISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Navoi State Pedagogical Institute, Department of “English Language and Literature “ , under the supervision of Ochilova Nafisa
Keywords:
Romanticism, women's realism, criteria, verisimilitude, objectivity, representativeness, literature, realism, prairie realism, reality, development, author, reflection, movement, tradition, American.Abstract
American literature developed rapidly, with Benjamin Franklin being the first widely read American author. It transitioned from romanticism to realism, with Washington Irving and Mark Twain making significant contributions. Realism in literature aimed to portray life as it truly is, focusing on ordinary people and events instead of romanticized versions. In America, realism emerged in the early 20th century across various art forms, depicting the impact of economic forces and emphasizing the present moment. Different scholars have defined realism based on criteria such as verisimilitude and objectivity, with a focus on capturing the essence of American reality. Women writers like Josephine Donovan have also contributed to the tradition of realism, offering a unique perspective on everyday life. In this movement, realism was seen as more suitable than romanticism for American literature, reflecting a shift towards modernism and a deep exploration of the present moment.
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