What is some essential Puritan literature? Not only theologically, but also in a more general sense (novels, poems, ect.). I am more interest in developments in New England, but any is fine. I think it is a very interesting and often misconstrued movement.
I presume you're familiar with Edward Taylor since you posted Bradstreet.
>>9593830
No I am not. I will look him up, thanks!
>>9593825
Jonathan Edwards. William Haller's The Rise of Puritanism, and Perry Miller's The New England Mind and The American Puritans are some good ol' books to set you right.
William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation is a very good read, surprisingly. Miles Standish? Bad. Ass.
>>9593825
we still have puritans, theyre called sjws
john winthrop's "a model of christian charity" is a pretty good essay outlining the goals of the early puritans coming to america waaay back in the day.
if you want some kooky puritan witchcraft stuff cotton mather's "the wonders of the invisible world" can give you a solid idea of the weird superstitions the puritans believed in.
also since >>9593830 brought him up, edward tayor is a really fantastic puritan poet who you'd be interested in if you're a fan of anne bradstreet