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PBS

Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: Herman Melville

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of American author Herman Melville, including information on his personal life and literary career.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Full Text of Billy Budd

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania contains the full text to Herman Melville's Billy Budd written in 1891. A brief but factual introduction is given along with a table of contents that has each chapter of the book accessible by link.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Typee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania contains links to online text for "Typee" published in 1846 and written by Herman Melville. Includes a brief, but factual summary of the novel, along with a list of chapters that are each accessible by link.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Melville J. Herskovits

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Melville J. Herskovits, an American anthropologist noted for having opened up the study of the "New World Negro" as a new field of research. Herskovits was also known for his humanistic...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Moby Dick Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an analysis of "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Describes the historical context in which the work was written. Includes biographical details about Herman Melville's life after the publication of...
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Bartleby the Scrivener

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania contains the full and complete text for "Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" by Herman Melville.
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New York University

Nyu: Literature, Arts and Medicine Database

For Students 9th - 10th
NYU's Literature, Arts and Medicine Database is a collection of writings, art and film that encompass the medical humanities. Full texts of fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction are available, as well as artworks and film clips. Summary...
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PBS

Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Novels: 1851: Moby Dick

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to Moby Dick, highlighting the novel's setting, main characters, and important themes.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Literatura De Los Estados Unidos

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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