Herman Melville is also considered a possible author of an early modern American novel with Moby - Dick. His exploration of deep themes like obsession and man's relationship with nature was ahead of its time and shows characteristics of modern literature.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is often credited with writing one of the first modern American novels, specifically The Scarlet Letter. His work delved into the inner lives of his characters and examined Puritan society in a way that was quite modern for its time.
Modern Chivalry was written by Hugh Henry Brackenridge.
The first American novel 'The Power of Sympathy' was written by William Hill Brown.
It was William Hill Brown who wrote the first American novel known as 'The Power of Sympathy'. Brown was part of the emerging American literary community in the late 18th century. His novel was a reflection of the values, relationships, and social norms of the newly - formed United States. It was a stepping stone for American writers to further develop their own unique literary traditions.
Well, William Hill Brown wrote the first American novel, which was 'The Power of Sympathy'. This novel was one of the early attempts at creating a body of literature that was distinctively American. It was published at a time when the United States was still a young nation, trying to find its cultural identity. 'The Power of Sympathy' helped in that regard by presenting stories and characters that were relevant to the American experience at that time, with its own set of values, social norms, and challenges.
As I mentioned before, Murasaki Shikibu wrote 'The Tale of Genji' which is often considered an early candidate for the first modern novel.
As I mentioned before, if we consider 'Don Quixote' as the first modern novel, it was written by Miguel de Cervantes.
As mentioned before, Hannah Webster Foster wrote 'The Coquette' which is considered an early American feminist novel. She was one of the first American women writers to explore the complex situation of women in society through her fictional work.
William Hill Brown wrote what is often considered the first true American novel, 'The Power of Sympathy'.
F. Scott Fitzgerald is often credited with writing a novel that is highly representative of American modernism, namely 'The Great Gatsby'. His work was at the forefront of a new literary movement in America that broke away from traditional forms of writing.
As mentioned before, Nathaniel Hawthorne could be considered as the author of a potential first great American novel with 'The Scarlet Letter'.