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Lincoln's Legend and Legacy
Students evaluate Lincoln's impact on American History. In this Civil War lesson, students view a film clip of writings about Lincoln. Students take notes and compare how the writings define his legacy. Students write their own poem or...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Sterling A. Brown (1901 1989)
Resource includes theme, perspective, form, style and audience of this famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Anne Spencer (1882 1975)
Includes theme, perspective, form, style and comparison of Anne Spencer's work. Many contemporaries are named and linked.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Langston Hughes (1902 1967)
Excellent research site on Langston Hughes. Includes theme, perspective, form, style, audience, comparison and contrast of the famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.
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.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Dorothy Parker
An extremely rich site, this offering from Modern American Poetry covers all aspects of Dorothy Parker's (1893-1967 CE) work. Included are critical commentaries, biographical information, a Parker Gallery and other resources.
Other
Wired for Books: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"`
Professors discuss the book by Zora Neale Hurston. Gives insight into the style and character analysis.
Other
I Hear America Singing: Whitman and the Music of His Time
This I Hear America Singing site describes Whitman's views on music, the influence it had on his work, and a discussion of music in Whitman's time.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Dorothy Parker
This site contains a list of poems by Dorothy Parker, all which are linked to the text of each.
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Vanderbilt.edu."the the Black Female & Renaissannce Rena
Highly detailed article concerning this famous era. Historical significance is addressed and a well-written analysis of many authors.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: E Text/i Hear America Singing
This site provides the online text for "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
City University of New York
City University of New York: "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper'" (1913)
Seldom do readers get the type of explanation that Gilman offers here in this article which originally appeared in 1913 in The Forerunner.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Dorothy Parker
This site offers an organized collection of biographical information on Dorothy Parker.
Other
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.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Gore Vidal
PBS chronicles the life of the novelist and playwright Gore Vidal. Take a look at the career timeline and watch videotaped interviews. RealPlayer plugin required.
Other
Celestial Timepiece: A Joyce Carol Oates Home Page
A general links page that focuses completely on the writer Joyce Carol Oates. Provides links to her works, research, a biography, discussion group, photographs, and more. Site includes a search feature.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Frank Mc Court
Biography of writer, Frank McCourt, whose famous memior, Angela's Ashes, tells the story of his impoverished life in Ireland and sold over 4 million copies.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Ambrose Bierce (1842 1914)
A synopsis of the life and works of writer Ambrose Bierce, who wrote short stories, poetry and satirical essays. With extensive bibliography and further readings list.
Howard University
Howard University: Sterling A. Brown, a Literary Tribute
This tribute article discusses the author as a professor, critic and Poet Laureate.
Other
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...
Other
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...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Wallace Thurman
This site includes the author's credits as an editor and playwright, a biography, and links to three of his books.
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: Gwendolyn Brooks, Biography
Detailed account of the writer's life. Contains references to contemporaries, influences and motivations in her career.