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Newseum: Political Cartoons of David Horsey
After reading some brief biographical information on editorial cartoonist David Horsey, check out the gallery of his original cartoons from the year 1999.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty is identified in this brief biography as one of America's greatest southern writers. See "Eudora Welty Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Edith Wharton
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief discussion of the life and work of Edith Wharton, first female novelist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The site is provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame, a museum of women's...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton
Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Edna St. Vincent Millay
A brief look at American poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay, along with a portrait of her painted by Charles Ellis.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
Black Past
Black Past: Brooks, Gwendolyn
A short biographical encyclopedia entry about Gwendolyn Brooks, prize-winning black poet.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin College: Eugene O'neill
The site is devoted to the study of "The Hairy Ape." The questions are very good and related links are embedded in the text.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maya Angelou
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Maya Angelou discusses her careers in literature, activism, and screen, and lists her many accomplishments in these areas. Links are also provided for additional information.
Other
Anne Sexton Poems, Biography, Photos ,Bibliography
This site offers many of Anne Sexton's texts. Includes some of her poems, such as MUSIC SWIMS BACK TO ME, THE BLACK ART, THE KISS, and AFTER AUSCHWITZ. This site also has several photos, a bibliography, a biography, and quotations.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Eudora Welty
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a brief but interesting biographical facts on Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Eudora Welty.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland (1900-1990 CE) was one of the first composers to put jazzy music into symphonic music, Copland was also one of the greatest American composers. Read more about him and his work. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Penn Warren
Discover the American poet Robert Penn Warren, recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes for his poems and plays. This profile features the poem "Lullaby: Smile in Sleep."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1936 Award Ceremony Speech
At this site from the Nobel E Museum you can read Per Hallstrom's presentation speech before the Swedish Academy prior to Eugene O'Neill's acceptance of the Nobel Prize.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pearl S. Buck
The personal life and professional life of author Pearl S. Buck, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, is chronicled in this Wikipedia article.
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Charles Simic, Interview: The Cortland Review
A personal chat with poet Charles Simic. "I'm a hard-nosed realist."