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Washington State University

Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1820s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of political and social events and American literature. Part of a larger site. Hyperlinks to information about individual authors.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Transcendentalism, an American Philosophy

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...
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Digital History

Digital History: American Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Old Manse

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1770 Revolutionary-era house was home for a time to both Ralph Waldo Emerson (whose grandfather had it built) and Nathaniel Hawthorne; Henry David Thoreau was a guest of Hawthorne's. The house is now owned by The Trustees of...
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Curated OER

Etc: The Concord Neighbourhood, 1830 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Concord, Massachusetts, during the Transcendentalism Movement around 1830 to 1880. The map shows the important sites related to the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bronson...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Gardner Pingree House

For Students 9th - 10th
Salem merchant John Gardner had this Federalist-style house built in 1804-05 by Samuel McIntire. It was the site of a notorious murder in 1841 that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. It is now owned by the Peabody Essex...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: House of the Seven Gables

For Students 9th - 10th
Best known for its association with Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name, this 1668 house was also a key early preservation effort, successfully restored in the early 20th century by historian and preservationist Joseph Everett...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: The Wayside, "Home of Authors"

For Students 9th - 10th
This c. 1700 house, part of the Minuteman National Historical Park, was home to three writers in the 19th century: Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney. The Park Service opens the house for tours seasonally.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Horace Mann

For Students 9th - 10th
An American education reformer and abolitionist. He was born in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was brother-in-law to author Nathaniel Hawthorne since their wives were sisters.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Literatura De Los Estados Unidos

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia overview in Spanish of American literature from its roots to contemporary authors and themes. This entry is a broad sweep -- no era is covered in depth but it's a helpful "big picture" view for Spanish-speaking students, with...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Later National Literature: Pi

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia, "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature" provided by Bartleby.com, includes some information in Book III (Later National Literature) about realism as related to the writer Poe. Find this information...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Renaissance.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Scarlet Letter: In a Nutshell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site analyses the novel in its historical context and provides a look into 17th century America.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Epithet

For Students 9th - 10th
The lesson introduces epithets and goes over how epithets are used in writing. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1830s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief timeline which includes American literature and American historical events. Ranges from 1830 to 1839. Includes the first co-educational college, Oberlin College. Hyperlinks to various authors of the period.
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New York University

Nyu: Literature, Arts and Medicine Database

For Students 9th - 10th
NYU's Literature, Arts and Medicine Database is a collection of writings, art and film that encompass the medical humanities. Full texts of fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction are available, as well as artworks and film clips. Summary...

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