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Aflit: Reading Women Writers and African Literature: Ivory Coast
Personal site specializing in the literature of Ivory Coast. Good list and description of women authors from that West African country.
Black Past
Black Past: Phillis Wheatley
This on-line encyclopedia article gives information about Phillis Wheatley, the Boston slave who surprised colonial America with her poetry. She was the first African-American woman to have her work published.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Print and Perception
Margaret Cavendish and Katherine Philips both wrote across a range of genres and achieved considerable success in their day. This article explores their different approaches to the difficulties of being a 17th-century female writer.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Nellie Bly
Use this resource to learn about the first known female reporter, Nellie Bly, whose work as a writer, journalist, and role model urged women to enter the field of journalism and helped women earn the respect they deserved as journalists.
Other
Rachel Carson Institute: Commemorating Carson
The Rachel Carson Institute provides a brief biography of the esteemed marine biologist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Other
A Natural Curiousity: Margaret Drabble
Read a short summary of Margaret Drabble's novel "A Natural Curiosity." Includes a short biography of the author.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Alice Walker
Alice Walker is highlighted in this brief biography for her acclaimed contributions to literature, relating the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Click on "Alice Walker Activities" for related materials.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Shay Youngblood
This site includes a brief biography of Shay YoungBlood, a video clip [5:34] of "Shay Youngblood reading from Black Girl in Paris at the Dent" and links to three of her works.
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Magnanimity of Wuthering Heights
Author Joyce Carol Oates examines the theme of inevitability in "Wuthering Heights," the life of the Bronte sisters, and how it affected their art.
Georgetown University
Georgetown: Sarah Kemble Knight
This colonial document was written by Sarah Kemble Knight (1666-1727 CE). It is used in classrooms today.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley, an African-American slave, is featured for her neoclassical poetry of pre-nineteenth century America. Click on "Phillis Wheatley Activities" for more resources.