Anthology of American Literature, Volume 1George McMichael, Frederick C. Crews Represents the American literary works most respected by modern scholars. Volume I covers Christopher Columbus through Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. This book also emphasizes the contributions to the American literary canon made by women and minority authors. Extensive explanatory headnotes and footnotes link the works and authors of a period and provide readers with additional insights into each selection. New to this edition is an expanded presentation of Native American literature (myths, tales, autobiography, etc.). |
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... sent a messenger with their letters to bring his answer . But he was so high35 as he scorned all advice , and asked who had to do with him , he had and would trade pieces with the Indians , in despite of all , with many other scurrilous ...
... sent a messenger with their letters to bring his answer . But he was so high35 as he scorned all advice , and asked who had to do with him , he had and would trade pieces with the Indians , in despite of all , with many other scurrilous ...
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... sent us all into this world . He sent even me , thy mother . Then , much more , thee ! Or , if not , thou strange and elfish child , whence didst thou come ? " 4Prank . " Tell me ! Tell me ! ” repeated Pearl 1060 The Age of Romanticism.
... sent us all into this world . He sent even me , thy mother . Then , much more , thee ! Or , if not , thou strange and elfish child , whence didst thou come ? " 4Prank . " Tell me ! Tell me ! ” repeated Pearl 1060 The Age of Romanticism.
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... sent to the missionaries ; but all parties agreed that there had been no such parasol seen in those parts as had been sent on from New York , and that she had one silk dress that might fairly be trusted to stand alone , whatever might ...
... sent to the missionaries ; but all parties agreed that there had been no such parasol seen in those parts as had been sent on from New York , and that she had one silk dress that might fairly be trusted to stand alone , whatever might ...
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Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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