How did American literature change from the exploration of America to the American revolution?

Brian Lewis: How did American literature change from the exploration of America to the American revolution?
How did American literature change throughout the exploration of America, the Puritanism times, the Age of Reason, and the American Revolution?

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Answer by Randy S
During the Colonial days and Puritan times most of the writings were religious in nature. During the age of reason, religion mixed with science and philosophy. Around the time of the American Revolution, political writings were added to the scene.