American Naturalism
American Naturalism is a literary movement that emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by a focus on the harsh realities of life, particularly those of the lower and working classes. It often depicts characters struggling against the forces of nature, society, and their own inner demons. American Naturalist writers sought to present a truthful and objective representation of the world, emphasizing the influence of environment and heredity on human behavior. Themes of determinism, survival of the fittest, and the struggle for existence are common in American Naturalist literature. Prominent writers associated with this movement include Theodore Dreiser, Jack London, and Stephen Crane.