Bradstreet

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Definition

Proper noun: - Anne Bradstreet: A poet in colonial America, born in England (1612-1672). She is recognized as the first notable poet and the first woman to have her works published in the English colonies of North America.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We studied the works of Bradstreet in our American literature class.
    • Bradstreet's poetry often explores themes of faith, family, and the challenges of colonial life.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Bradstreet tradition": Refers to the lineage or thematic concerns in early American women's poetry, often focusing on domestic and spiritual life, as pioneered by Anne Bradstreet.
    • Her later work can be seen as part of the Bradstreet tradition, blending personal reflection with religious devotion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bradstreetian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Anne Bradstreet or her poetry.
    • The poem has a distinctly Bradstreetian tone of pious introspection.
Synonyms
  • Anne Bradstreet: The full name of the poet.
  • The Tenth Muse: A reference to the title of her first published collection of poetry, .
Related Phrases
  • "As Bradstreet wrote...": A phrase used to introduce a quotation or idea from her poetry.
    • As Bradstreet wrote, "If ever two were one, then surely we."
Noun
  1. poet in colonial America (born in England) (1612-1672)