University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Mark Twain in His Times: Roughing It
A complete look at Mark Twain's second major work, "Roughing It." You'll find the text, illustrations, contemporary reviews, publicity, and Mark Twain's schedule on his lecture circuit.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Countee Cullen
This quality site from the University of Illinois offers critical looks at Cullen's poetry as well as an excellent account of the author's life and the influences on his writing.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Memorandum During the War
The Electronic Text Center of the University of Virginia presents links to the online text for Walt Whitman's prose writing, "Memorandum During the War" in which Whitman records his thoughts and experiences visiting the wounded in the...
Other
Iola Leroy, Or, Shadows Uplifted
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's novel is offered by the Schomburg African American Women Writers project in machine-readable form.
University of Virginia
Mark Twain in His Times: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
As part of a larger site, Mark Twain in his Times, this site on "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" offers the text, selected illustrations, advertisements for the book when first published, contemporary reviews, and much more information...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Cop and the Anthem" by O Henry
This is the complete text of the short story "The Cop and the Anthem" by O Henry.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Copy Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
This is the complete text of the short story "The Copy-Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Coronation" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
This is the complete text of the short story "Coronation" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Eugene O'neill
This site, which is provided for in the "From Revolution to Reconstruction" section of the University of Groningen, gives a biography of O'Neill in terms of his works.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin: Tennessee Williams
Designed as an online companion for teachers to the "Heath Anthology of American Literature," this website offers analysis of Williams' "Portrait of a Madonna," with sections on theme, style and original audience for his work.
This Nation
This nation.com's Library: "Abraham Lincoln" by James Russell Lowell Full Text
ThisNation site provides the full text of James Russell Lowell's "Abraham Lincoln". This is a printer friendly version!
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Outline of American Lit
Part of a larger series on "The Rise of Realism: 1860-1914," this website provides some brief analysis of Henry James' three writing phases: his two "international" phases (early and late) and his "experimental" phase.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: William Dean Howells (1837 1920)
This site provides a commentary on the writing style and works of William Dean Howells.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Contemporary Women Writers: Anniina's Amy Tan Page
This site provides an extensive list of links to others sites about author Amy Tan, with brief biographical information.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau Chronology
This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Ann Petry
This site focuses on Ann Petry including a short biography, the video [10:12] "Ann Petry and Harlem's History" and links to seven of her literary works.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Literatura De Los Estados Unidos
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...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Golden Venture" by w.w. Jacobs
The full text of the short story "A Golden Venture" by W.W. Jacobs. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Reading Guide for "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel"
This site offers a reading guide for Bailey White's book "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel." A plot summary, 16 study questions, suggestions for further reading, and links to other useful sites are included.
Other
Uc Press: Workin' Man Blues
This site, from the University of California Press, offers a description of Gerald Haslam's book about country music in California called "Workin' Man Blues." The site also offers a bit of information about Haslam's life and other works.
Other
Mountain Men: The Adventures of Captain Bonneville
This resource provides online text, including an introduction by the author, for "The Adventures of Captain Bonneville," by Washington Irving. Contains a link to the publication history for this work.
Other
"Mike Noonan", a Character of S. J. Perelman
An explanation of one of the most famous characters created by S. J. Perelman. Links to other characters and works.
Other
Authors and Creators Frederic Brown
This site, part of the Thrilling Detective Website, a personal site devoted to detective fiction, gives an overview of Frederic Brown's detective fiction from the point of view of a fan. The site includes an extensive list of works by...
Other
Reading Woman: Writers of the Harlem Renaissance
In this collection of book reviews, explore key works by writers from the Harlem Renaissance period. Authors include Dorothy West, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and others.