Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Ezra Pound
Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.
Other
Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes
Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: William Carlos Williams
Part of a series on "Modernism and Experimentation: 1914-1945," this aticle features a biographical note and appraisal and an excerpt from Williams's poem, "Paterson."
Other
University De Valencia: The Literature of Modernism: 1912 40
Modernist poetry is featured in this comprehensive article.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Claude Mc Kay
A biography and analysis of the life of the famous author, as well as literary criticism as well as online poems, letters and a bibliography. Includes many quotes and his poetry.
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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder is the focus of this biography, identifying his contributions to literature through poetry. Click on "Gary Snyder Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Sherwood Anderson
Sherwood Anderson is the focus of this biography drawing upon his manner of writing about small town Americans not actively involved in the modernization of the twentieth century. See "Sherwood Anderson Activities" for related resources.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Sinclair Lewis
A short but concise entry about the life and works of Sinclair Lewis is provided at this site.
Digital History
Digital History: Formation of Modern American Mass Culture
A mass culture developed in America in the 1920s due to several factors. Read about the influence of radio, movies, and spectator sports in the adoption of common speech. Find out about the creativity of the time in literature and music.
Digital History
Digital History: Popular Culture During the Great Depression
A great description of the tension in popular culture during the Great Depression with a focus on tradition abutting modernism in the arts and architecture. Read about the new comic book and radio superheroes, and commonality in American...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Czeslaw Milosz
Czeslaw Milosz, "Polish-American author, translator and critic, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature."
TESL Journal
The House on Mango Street: Experiencing Poetical Prose
What do you know about poetical prose? Experience this type of writing when you read "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. This resource features wonderful interactive for all types of learners.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Reading Guide to Langston Hughes
This guide discusses Langston Hughes's body of poetry, as well as briefly analyzing characteristics in several individual poems. The site also offers an interview with writer Afaa Weaver regarding Hughes's works, discussion questions, a...