Contains a good biography of Twain (1835-1910 CE), a list of his works, and links to additional information.

Resource includes theme, perspective, form, style and audience of this famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.

Includes theme, perspective, form, style and comparison of Anne Spencer's work. Many contemporaries are named and linked.

Excellent research site on Langston Hughes. Includes theme, perspective, form, style, audience, comparison and contrast of the famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.

Professors discuss the book by Zora Neale Hurston. Gives insight into the style and character analysis.

Highly detailed article concerning this famous era. Historical significance is addressed and a well-written analysis of many authors.

This tribute article discusses the author as a professor, critic and Poet Laureate.

A video interview with poet and author Nikki Giovanni, civil rights activist. Includes full transcript of video and short biography.

The writer of this site tells about her experience with reading literature written in the "magical realism" style. It is a personal response to literature, rather than a scholarly analysis, but it is well-written and knowledgable. Many...

This site from the African American Literature Book Club is a very nice site for Terry McMillan fans. There is a short interview, a list of her books, summaries of those books, and related links.

Joseph Bruchac gives a detailed description of his life and also discusses his involvement as a writer of Native American literature. Bruchac discusses his time as a volunteer teacher in West Africa, his memories of growing up with his...

This article, from the Cambridge History of English and American Literature, provides an overview of the patriotic poem, the Battle of Maldon.

Good discussion of Pope's life and work. Part of a larger article on Pope from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" brought Latin American literature to the forefront of the global imagination and earned Garcia Marquez the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature. What makes the novel so remarkable?

This Cambridge History of English and American Literature site examines the contributions of Washington Irving to the development of the American short story genre.

From "Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site examines Noah Webster's contributions to education as a textbook writer. Lists his major textbooks and describes their popularity.

This site provides a detailed biography of Washington Irving along with analysis of his works and contribution to American literature. Includes quotations from his work and a bibliography.

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.

For an overview of the life and work of Robert Hayden (1913-1980 CE), go to this website. The biography provides details about his childhood, education, awards he has won, and the typical themes of his poems.

Background information about the literature of the Colonial period in American history. Discussions of capitalism, Puritan theology, and stewardship as found in the thought and literature of the period.

Learn brief information about Ralph Waldo Emerson, famous American author, who was featured on the three cent postage stamp.

This brief biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald draws on his ability to realistically portray life during the "Jazz Age," a phrase coined by Fitzgerald. "F. Scott Fitzgerald Activities" offers related materials.

Feminist and modernist, Gertrude Stein is featured in this biography for her contributions of many literary genres as well as being a mentor to many twentieth century writers. See "Gertrude Stein Activities" for related materials.

Full-text version of the novel, including links to illustrations. Reproduced from the 1895 edition.