University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Martin Espada Links
This page links to a lot of information about Martin Espada.
University of Washington
Best Site on Colleen Mc Elroy
This site is from the University of Washington, where McElroy is a professor. It has biographical information, a list of her works, and other details about the writer.
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Modern and Contemporary American Poetry: Imagism: Charles Reznikoff
This site entitled, Modern Contemporary American Poetry, provides information and links to several American poets - one of whom is Charles Reznikoff. The information linked includes biographies and poems.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: E Text/i Hear America Singing
This site provides the online text for "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
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University of Virginia: Walt Whitman Archive
An extensive archive of works by and about Walt Whitman, from the University of Virginia. Includes his manuscripts (transcriptions and page images), published works, biography, criticism, images, teaching materials, and much more.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Archibald Mac Leish
Information about MacLeish's life and career, a bibliography of his work, and a photograph.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Ralph Waldo Emerson
This features a brief biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an optimistic Transcendentalist author who's personal life was filled with tragedy. See "Ralph Waldo Emerson Activities" for related materials.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Edgar Allan Poe
This biography features Edgar Allan Poe who introduced the genre of horror and mystery to literature in the nineteenth century with stories such as "The Raven."
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Poets
This site provides a searchable database of the biographies of more than 2500 contemporary and classic poets. Browse all poets, filter the list by state and schools & movements, or search by name.
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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
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University of South Carolina: Walt Whitman Exhibit
This extensive site studies the life and work of Walt Whitman. Provides a detailed biography and an analysis of Whitman's literary contributions. Includes detailed information about the development of "Leaves of Grass" and photographs of...
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University of South Carolina: Leaves of Grass
This University of South Carolina site, presented by the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, chronicles the publication history of Whitman's many revisions of "Leaves of Grass." Includes photographs of rare copies of early...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Online Companion
A site that lists syllabi, biographies, and criticism of many American poets of the 20th century.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Masculine Heroes: Walt Whitman
American Passages presents a concise biography of nineteenth century progressive American poet, Walt Whitman. See "Walt Whitman Activities" for artifacts and activities.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Jean Toomer
This site from Modern American Poetry comes from the English department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and proves to be a great resource for information about Jean Toomer (1894-1967 CE). The site contains links to a...
Utah State University
A Mini Unit of Gwendolyn Brooks
Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the activity!
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: William Carlos Williams
This is the Modern American Poetry index site for William Carlos Williams (1883-1963 CE). From this site you can click on links that take you to analysis of the author's works as well as a link to full text versions of additional poems.
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Rice Univ.: "How Can You Become a Poet?" Eve Merriam
American poet Eve Merriam wrote many poems about poetry. This site contains the poem, "How can You Become a Poet?" and a short biography of Merriam.
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The Official Gary Soto Website
This site provides an overview of Soto's life and career, photos, and a complete listing of his books, as well as some frequently asked questions.
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Old Dominion University: Martin Espada
This page contains a bibliography of Martin Espada, listing some of his award winning books.
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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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Transcendentalists.com: Walt Whitman
An informative site for learning about the Walt Whitman and the other Transcendentalists. Includes links to biographical information, portraits of Whitman, selected works, and critical interpretations.
Other
Ncte: Profile: Myra Cohn Livingston [Pdf]
This in-depth profile of poet Myra Cohn Livingston gives details on her personal life and her work. A bibliography of her work is also given. PDF format.
City University of New York
Cuny: Dorothy Parker Rothschild
This biography of 20th century poet Dorothy Parker discusses the many tragedies that impacted her life and the wit that made her writing famous.