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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: James F. Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This excerpt from Carl Van Doren's The American Novel (1921) provides a biography of James Fenimore Cooper. Includes interesting details about Cooper's "accidental" introduction to writing. Summarizes his major works and describes his...
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Other

Unc: James Fenimore Cooper, 1789 1851

For Students 9th - 10th
This useful and detailed page includes both biographical and literary analysis of Cooper and his work.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: James F. Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This literary biography from the University of Groningen analyzes the contribution of James Fenimore Cooper to American literature and his role in the development of the American novel. Discusses Cooper's character, Natty Bumppo.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site from Bibliomania provides a biography and analysis of the work of James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). Analyzes Cooper's contribution to American literature and provides suggestions for further reading.
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Boston College

James Fenimore Cooper, (1789 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a good biography of the author and a discussion of many of his works. Some quotes are included as well.
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C-SPAN

Cspan American Writers: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical note about the American novelist James Fenimore Cooper provides basic information about the author of The Pioneers (1823) and other novels of the American wilderness, The Last of the Mohicans (1826), The Prairie (1827),...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: James Fenimore Cooper

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of James Fenimore Cooper's life and work through this informative resource.