Theodore Dreiser, a naturalist writer, emphasizes the impact of social environment on human fate.

Henry James's works often focus on the psychological complexity of characters.

Emily Dickinson's poetry is known for its conventional use of punctuation and images.

Herman Melville's Moby Dick explores the dangers of extreme individualism.

"Self-Reliance" is a famous essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Romantic writers prioritize imagination and emotion over logic and reason.

"Original sin" and "grace" are key themes in Puritan writings during the Colonial period.

Thanksgiving Day in the US is celebrated on the first Thursday of November.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) aims to standardize education across US states.

Some US federal holidays are fixed on Mondays to create long weekends.