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James Russell Lowell: The Vision of Sir Launfal
This resource provides a discussion of James Russell Lowell's poem "The Vision of Sir Launfal" along with the full text of the poem.
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Franklin and Marshall College
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary: Anatomy of an Autobiography [Pdf]
PDF file of a transcript of a lecture delivered by Michael Zuckerman, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania on the topic of personal writing and autobiography using the "Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" as an example.
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American Literature Research and Analysis: Frederick Douglass the Heroic Slave
The complete text of Douglass' "The Heroic Slave" with analysis by Robin Mac Donald in "Frederick Douglass' Revolutionary Revision". Complete with major symbols in the writing and an annotated bibliography.
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Univ. Of Virginia: Account of Virginia by John Smith
This resource from the University of Virginia contains the full text of Captain John Smith's "Map of Virginia, with a Description of the Country, the Commodities, People, Government and Religion," an excerpt from "Travels and Works of...
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Virtual Jamestown: "Proceedings of the English Colony"
Brief excerpts from "The Proceedings of the English Colony in Virginia," an account written by Captain John Smith and published in 1612 of his time in Jamestown.
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The W. H. Auden Society
This is the official Website of the Auden Society. The Society's stated goal is to commemorate "the life and work of one of the greatest poets in the English language." This site offers links to Auden's poetry, some sound recordings, and...
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In the Art Bin: "Why I Live at the p.o." by Eudora Welty
This site, part of an online arts magazine called the Art Bin, provides an e-text of Welty's short story "Why I Live at the P.O."
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Poets' Corner: John Greenleaf Whittier Snow Bound
This site houses the text to John Greenleaf Whittier's poem entitled "Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl."
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Library: Sister Carrie
Read this informative article for insights as to how American Progressive culture and turmoil is reflected in Dreiser's "Sister Carrie".
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Eugene O'neill
Many people overlook O'Neill's poetry. The University of Toronto presents selections of his poetry as well as commentary on his life.
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University: "Recollections of a Private" Going to the Front
This SHSU site provides an excerpt from Goss's "Recollections of a Private" entitled "Going to the Front". An illustration is also included.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Kanzas and Nebraska
This University of Michigan site provides the full text of "Kanzas and Nebraska," written by Edward Everett Hale. The book gives the history, geographical, and physical characteristics of these territories, as well as an account of the...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "Telepathy" by James Russell Lowell
Full text of "Telepathy," a poem by James Russell Lowell (1819-1891).
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: "Sybaris and Other Homes"
This Making of America site from the University of Michigan provides the full text of Edward Everett Hale's work entitled "Sybaris and Other Homes". Be sure to read the preface for a better understanding of the book.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: A Diary From Dixie
A summary and full text of A Diary from Dixie, an account of life as a woman in the South during the Civil War, by Mary Chesnut.
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Cotton Mather: The Duties of Children to Their Parents
Full text of Cotton Mather's work, "The Duties of Children to Their Parents."
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Cotton Mather: The Education of Children
Full text of Cotton Mather's work, "The Education of Children."
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Cotton Mather: What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Complete text of Cotton Mather's work, "What Must I Do to Be Saved?" Contains a picture of Mather.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper
The University of Virginia offers the e-text of Wheatley's poem "Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper"
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Man Without a Country
Read Edward Everett Hale's famous short story here. Scroll down and choose "Previous," for criticism and interpretation of the story by Henry S. Canby.
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Short Story Library at American Literature: "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
Read the full text of "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. With links to other short stories by American writers.
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The People's Paths: Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America
Written in 1784, this piece by Benjamin Franklin, considers the relative meaning of civilization and manners while he recalls several anecdotes of interaction between the European settlers and the Natives of North America.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Financier
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online multiple digital formats.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
Original text of the four resolutions proposed by Patrick Henry and adopted by the House of Burgesses. Although five resolutions were originally accepted, only four resolutions were finally adopted.