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Poets' Corner: John Greenleaf Whittier Snow Bound
This site houses the text to John Greenleaf Whittier's poem entitled "Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl."
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Library: Sister Carrie
Read this informative article for insights as to how American Progressive culture and turmoil is reflected in Dreiser's "Sister Carrie".
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Eugene O'neill
Many people overlook O'Neill's poetry. The University of Toronto presents selections of his poetry as well as commentary on his life.
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University: "Recollections of a Private" Going to the Front
This SHSU site provides an excerpt from Goss's "Recollections of a Private" entitled "Going to the Front". An illustration is also included.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Kanzas and Nebraska
This University of Michigan site provides the full text of "Kanzas and Nebraska," written by Edward Everett Hale. The book gives the history, geographical, and physical characteristics of these territories, as well as an account of the...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "Telepathy" by James Russell Lowell
Full text of "Telepathy," a poem by James Russell Lowell (1819-1891).
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: "Sybaris and Other Homes"
This Making of America site from the University of Michigan provides the full text of Edward Everett Hale's work entitled "Sybaris and Other Homes". Be sure to read the preface for a better understanding of the book.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: A Diary From Dixie
A summary and full text of A Diary from Dixie, an account of life as a woman in the South during the Civil War, by Mary Chesnut.
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Cotton Mather: The Duties of Children to Their Parents
Full text of Cotton Mather's work, "The Duties of Children to Their Parents."
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Cotton Mather: The Education of Children
Full text of Cotton Mather's work, "The Education of Children."
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Cotton Mather: What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Complete text of Cotton Mather's work, "What Must I Do to Be Saved?" Contains a picture of Mather.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper
The University of Virginia offers the e-text of Wheatley's poem "Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper"
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Man Without a Country
Read Edward Everett Hale's famous short story here. Scroll down and choose "Previous," for criticism and interpretation of the story by Henry S. Canby.
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Short Story Library at American Literature: "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
Read the full text of "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. With links to other short stories by American writers.
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The People's Paths: Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America
Written in 1784, this piece by Benjamin Franklin, considers the relative meaning of civilization and manners while he recalls several anecdotes of interaction between the European settlers and the Natives of North America.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Financier
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online multiple digital formats.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
Original text of the four resolutions proposed by Patrick Henry and adopted by the House of Burgesses. Although five resolutions were originally accepted, only four resolutions were finally adopted.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Charlotte's Web
Children's literature guru Carol Otis Hurst offers this review of the famous story by E.B. White. There are also classroom activities available by scrolling down.
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Wright State University: Howdy, Honey, Howdy
Some of Dunbar's dialect poems, this volume from the Wright State University is illustrated with photographs seemingly taken for that purpose. Lots to talk about here, as the volume runs the gamut from the comical to the tragic.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
Other
Sea Coast Nh: Two Versions of "The Changeling"
This SeacoastNH.com site provides the text of two different versions the poem "The Changeling," one by James Russell Lowell and the other by John Greenleaf Whittier. It also explains the difference between the two.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Phillis Wheatley
A bibliographical list of works by or about the African American poet Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784). Click on the links to take you to the works. The first link takes you to a directory of files containing Wheately poetry or questions...
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: The Poems of Edward Taylor
Biographical information with an emphasis on personality and poetic themes of Edward Taylor. Contains a list, opening lines, and links to Taylor's major works. Contains quotations from critics.
Bill Carson
Puritan Sermons: Cotton Mather's "Satisfaction in God"
Site provides the full text of Cotton Mather's work "Satisfaction in God." Includes a selection of links below the text to more Puritans sermons and beliefs.