American literature is the literature written or produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies. For more specific discussions of poetry and theater, see Poetry of the United States and Theater in the United States. During its early history, America was a series of British colonies on the eastern coast of the present-day United States. Therefore, its literary tradition begins as linked to the broader tradition of English literature. Part 2 of ebook "American Literature: Prose, drama, poetry" presents content related to Drama American and Poetry American. Inviting you to refer to more information.