American Authors of the Revolutionary Period (1760-1800)

The Authors

Through his cleverness and hard work, Franklin rose from the slums of Boston to become not

only an accomplished writer, but an inventor. His success has made him a symbol of America.

This Virginian's legendary speeches have propelled him into American literature history.

In addition to being an accomplished speaker, Henry served as governer of Virginia for five

years.

His inspirational words during the American Revolution aroused morale among soldiers at

Valley Forge and further heightened conflict with Britain.

A prominent statesmen and writer, Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United

States of America, was the original author of the Declaration of Independence.

This Frenchman wrote on the transformation of a European into an American.

Originally a black slave, Phillis Wheatley, wrote several poems during the Revolution

defending the American cause. One poem, in particular, expressed her patronage to

General George Washington.

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