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Contents
- General
- American Indian
- Puritanism, 1600-1750
- Enlightenment, 1750-1800
- Romanticism, 1800-1840
- Fireside Poets
- Emily Dickinson
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Transcendentalism, 1840-1860
- Realism, 1850-1915
- Naturalism, 1880-1940
- Regionalism, or Local Color Writers, 1850-1930
- Mark Twain
- Modernism, 1915-1946
- Imagism, 1912-1927
- Lost Generation, 1920's
- Harlem Renaissance, 1920-1940
- Southern Renaissance, 1920's - 1930's
- Robert Frost
- Eugene O'Neill
- Carl Sandburg
- Contemporary, 1946-present
General |
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- An American Anthology, 1787-1900 Online edition of the 1900 collection of poetry by over 500 American poets, edited by Edmund Clarence Stedman.
- American Literature Contains American short stories, children's stories, novels, author profiles, study guides, and teacher resources.
- American Rhetoric Provides a collection of speeches from famous Americans as well as some movies.
- American Verse Project The University of Michigan has created an online collection of American poetry up to 1920.
- American Writers From the C-SPAN's television series, American Writers, this site provides biographies on American authors who were featured in the series.
- American Writers Museum Dedicated to the American authors, playwrights, journalists, essayists, poets, songwriters, and speechwriters. This museum is located in Chicago.
- Anthology of Massachusetts Poets William Stanley Braithwaite's 1922 compilation of works by poets from Massachusetts including Katharine Lee Bates, Gamaliel Bradford, Hilda Conkling, Winifred Virginia Jackson, and more.
- Brief Timeline of American Literature and Events: Pre-1620 to 1920 Provides a short chronology in American history and literature. There's also a link to American author pages.
- The Cambridge History of English and American Literature Presents the complete 11 volume encyclopedia published in 1907-1921.
- A Celebration of Women Writers This site is dedicated to published women writers throughout history and around the world.
- A Library of American Literature The online version of the 1891 anthology of American literature from the colonial period to 1889 compiled by Edmund Clarence Stedman and Ellen Mackay Hutchinson, published by Charles L. Webster and Company.
- Poets of Cambridge, USA Provides biographical information on poets from Cambridge, Massachusetts area including Henry Adams, Katherine Lee Bates, Robert Frost, Edward Taylor, Henry David Thoreau and more.
- Pronouncing Dictionary of Authors' Names This is a great resource to find out what the correct pronunciation is of an author's name.
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American Indian |
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- Coyote Finishes His Work Tells the Nez Percé legend of how Coyote finished killing monsters and creating the Indians.
- Creation by Women Presents an Iroquois creation legend.
- Early Native American Literature Explores Native American Literature as they transitioned from oral traditions to the written word with the arrival of people from Europe.
- First People of America and Canada - Turtle Island: Native American Legends Complies over 1400 Native American legends organized by nation.
- Grandmother Spider Steals the Sun Tells the Cherokee legend of how Grandmother Spider brought the sun to the people of the Earth.
- Indigenous Peoples' Literature Explores the history, literature, art, and music of the American Indians. A very comprehensive site!
- Native American Legends and Folklore Catalogs American Indian mythology and folklore by tribe/nation.
- Native American Myths Retells some well known Native American myths.
- Oneida Indian Nation: Legends & Lore Oneida Indian Nation shares some of their popular legends and tales.
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Puritanism, 1600-1750 |
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- About Anne Bradstreet Briefly describes the life of Anne Bradstreet, includes a few of her poems.
- Bradford's History "Of Plimoth Plantation" Presents an online version of William Bradford's history of the Plymouth Colony. This edition was published in 1898.
- The Day of Doom, or A Poetical Description of the Great and Last Judgment with Other Poems Poetry written by Puritan minister and poet, Michael Wigglesworth. Includes a biography.
- Early Americas Digital Library From the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities, this site contains electronic texts of writings from 1492 to 1820. Here you can read journals written by explorers like Christopher Columbus and Samuel Champaign and writings by authors like Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards.
- The History of Virginia, in Four Parts by Robert Beverley The online version of Beverley's second edition (1722) of his history of the colony of Virginia.
- The Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University Provides a biography of Johnathan Edwards. You can also read many of his writings.
- Mary Rowlandson Tells the story of Mary Rowlandson including her obduction by the Narraganset. She wrote A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson in 1682.
- A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson by Rowlandson Download Mary Rowlandson's account of being captured by the Narraganset on February 10, 1676 and was a captive until May 2, 1676. This was the first book published by a woman in North America.
- The Open Anthology of Literature in English Created by John O'Brien from the University of Virginia, this site collects annotated essays, poetry, fiction, drama, and author profiles from 1650-1800. Includes writings of Daniel DeFoe, Benjamin Franklin, Anne Bradstreet, Alexander Pope, Phyllis Wheatley, and more.
- The Poems of Edward Taylor Read some of Edward Taylor's poetry.
- Poets of Cambridge, U.S.A.: Edward Taylor (Harvard Square Library)
- Samuel Sewall and the Salem Witch Trials Describes the life of Samuel Sewall including his overseeing of the Salem Witch Trials and his writing of The Selling of Joseph.
- Sandford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Jonathan Edwards
- The Story of William Bradford Profiles the life of William Bradford who was governor of Plymouth Colony and wrote a history of the colony.
- The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination, Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Cotton Mather's account of the Salem Witch Trials.
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Enlightenment, 1750-1800 |
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- About Philip Freneau Provides a brief biography of the colonial poet and examples of his poetry.
- Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin Online version of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography which appeared in volume one of Harvard Classics.
- The Federalist Papers Presents the writings of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison in support of New York ratifying the Constitution.
- Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Presents the speech Patrick Henry gave at the Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775.
- The Papers of Benjamin Franklin Read through the many writings of Benjamin Franklin. Includes a biographical essay by Edmund S. Morgan.
- The Papers of Thomas Jefferson Compiles the writings of Thomas Jefferson including his autobiography, addresses, papers, and letters.
- Poems on Various Subjects: Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley The online version of Phillis Wheatley's first book of poetry published in 1771.
- Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Presents the text of Common Sense written by Thomas Paine in 1776.
- The Writings of Thomas Paine Online version of Thomas Paine's 1776 Common Sense and the 1906 compilation of writings by Thomas Paine edited by Moncure Daniel Conway and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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Romanticism, 1800-1840 |
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- Charles Brockden Brown Society Presents a biography of Charles Brockden Brown and lists his works.
- Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site Profiles the author and poet and his family one of his residences when he lived in Philadelphia.
- Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore Discover the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe on this site.
- The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe The online version of the short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
- Herman Melville's Arrowhead Berkshire Historical Society preserves Herman Melville's estate in Massachusetts. The website contains biographies and a history of the farm.
- The James Fenimore Cooper Society Explores the life of James Fenimore Cooper and his 32 novels.
- Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman The online version of Whitman's book of poems.
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Presents the online version of Washington Irving's classic story about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman.
- Melville Society This society discusses Herman Melville and his writings. The Resources page will especially be useful for students and teachers.
- Moby-Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville Online version of Melville's classic novel of Captain Ahab's obsession with the white whale.
- Poe Baltimore Highlights Edgar Allan Poe while he resided in Baltimore.
- Poe Museum This is a great resource for basic information about Edgar Allan Poe and his writings.
- Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving Presents an online version of Washington Irving's classic story Rip Van Winkle.
- Walt Whitman Archive An extensive look at Walt Whitman and his writings.
- Walt Whitman Birthplace Historic Site and Interpretive Center Provides a biography of Walt Whitman and a history of his birthplace in Huntington Station, New York.
- Washington Irving's Sunnyside Describes Washington Irving's New York home. There's information about Irving and the story behind his infamous legend.
FIRESIDE POETS
- Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The online version of the 1902 compilation of Longfellow's poetry published by Houghton Mifflin & Co.
- The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell Presents the 1899 edition of James Russell Lowell's poems, published all together by Houghton Mifflin & Company.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Maine Historical Society explores the life and works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, including a searchable database of his poetry.
- James Russell Lowell Tells the story of romantic poet, James Russell Lowell.
- Longfellow House/Washington's Headquarters George Washington used this Cambridge home as his headquarters during the Revolutionary War during the Boston siege. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow also lived here during his adult life. Site includes biographies, property history, virtual tour, and more.
- The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes Download the complete three volumes of the 1898 compilation of Oliver Wendell Holmes poems.
- The Poetical Works of William Cullen Bryant The online version of the 1880 compilation of William Cullen Bryant's poetry published by D. Appleton and Company.
- Whittier Birthplace Chronicles the life of poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier and tells the history of the estate.
- The William Cullen Bryant Homestead Describes the home of William Cullen Bryant in Cummington, Massachusetts with a brief biography of Bryant and a history of the home.
- The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier The online version of the compilation of over 500 poems written by John Greenleaf Whittier.
EMILY DICKINSON
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Presents three books of all of Emily Dickinson's poems.
- Dickinson Electronic Archives "A website devoted to the study of Emily Dickinson, her writing practices, writings directly influencing her work, and critical and creative writings generated by her work." -- from the "About the Archives" page.
- Emily Dickinson Museum Looks into the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson and describes the Dickinson properties, the Homestead and the Evergreens.
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
- Hawthorne in Salem Explore the life, writings, and homes of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- The House of Seven Gables Lots of information on Nathaniel Hawthorne, his birth home, the House of Seven Gables, and Salem, his hometown.
- The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne The online edition of Hawthorne's novel about a prominent New England family who is suffering under a two-hundred-year-old curse plagued by greed, vengeful acts, and violent death.
- The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Online version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel about Hester Prynne, published in 1878 by Late Ticknor & Fields, and Fields, Osgood, & Co.
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Transcendentalism, 1840-1860 |
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- American Transcendentalism Web Describes the Transcendentalism movement including author profiles, influences, philosophy, criticism, and more.
- The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson Online version of the 1904 collection of Emerson's essays, lectures and speeches, poems, letters, and biographical sketches, published in 1896 by Houghton, Mifflin & Co.
- Henry David Thoreau Online Contains a biography, his books, his essays, his correspondence, and his poems.
- Little Women, or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott Online version of the novel about the March sisters growing up in nineteenth century New England published in by Alfred Mudge & Son Inc.
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House Describes the life of Louisa May Alcott and the home where she wrote Little Women.
- Margaret Fuller Gives a brief biography about Margaret Fuller and examples of her poetry.
- The Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson The online version of the 1911 collection of poetry by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- The Poets of Transcendentalism The online edition of the 1903 compilation of poems by Transcendentalist poets such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Amos Bronson Alcott, William Ellery Channing, Ellen Sturgis Hooper, Julia Ward Howe, and others.
- Thoreau Farm Explore the Massachusetts farm where Henry David Thoreau was born.
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Realism, 1850-1915 |
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- Edwin Arlington Robinson The Poetry Foundation provides a biography of the Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Edwin Arlington Robinson and samples of his poetry.
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Explores the life of Frederick Douglass and his home in Washington D.C.
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site This National Park Service online museum explores the life of Frederick Douglass and his home in Washington D.C.
- Harriet Jacobs Profiles the life of Harriet Jacobs, her writing, and her work as an abolitionist.
- The Harriet Wilson Project Promotes the life and accomplishments of African American author, Harriet Wilson.
- Henry James Tells the life story of poet, novelist, and travel writer, Henry James.
- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself Presents the online version of Harriet Jacobs' memoir of being a slave in North Carolina before going into hiding for seven years and eventually escaping.
- John Muir National Historic Site Learn about conservationist John Muir, his writings, and his California home, from the National Park Service.
- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Presents on online edition of Frederick Douglass's account of being a slave until he was able to escape to the North where he became an abolitionist.
- North American Slave Narratives Compiles a collection of slave narratives that were published before 1920.
- O. Henry Museum Housed in the former Austin, Texas, residence of William Sydney Porter who wrote short stories under the pen name O. Henry. Site has a brief biography.
- Poetry and Music of the War Between the States Contains a collection of poems written during the Civil War by Northern and Southern poets.
- The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. DuBois The online version of DuBois' examination of life as an African American during Reconstruction.
- Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters The online version of Edgar Lee Masters' compilation of epitaphs of former residents of the fictional town of Spoon River, Illinois.
- Up from Slavery: An Autobiography by Booker T. Washington Online version of Washington's story from the son of a slave to the establishment of the Tuskegee Institute.
- Vachel Lindsay Profiles the poet from Springfield, Illinois and some of his poems such as "The Chinese Nightingale" and "General William Booth Enters into Heaven."
NATURALISM, 1880 - 1940
- The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton The online version of Edith Wharton's novel set in New York during the Gilded Age.
- The Ambrose Bierce Project Under "Resources" there is a timeline, links to his writings, and more.
- Call of the Wild by Jack London Tells the story of Buck, a dog that has been forced into the harsh life of a sled dog, who befriends a man seeking his fortune in the Klondike gold fields, and must ultimately decide whether to stay with his master or obey his instinct to join the wolves.
- Jack London State Historic Park Explore the 1400 acre estate of Jack London in Glen Ellen, California. Includes biographies of London and his second wife, Charmain; and a list of his writings.
- The Jungle by Upton Sinclair Upton Sinclair's novel that describes the conditions of the Chicago stockyards through the eyes of a young immigrant struggling in America.
- The Mount: Edith Wharton's Home Learn about the author of The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, and The House of Mirth.
- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce Bierce's most famous short story about the Civil War.
- The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane An online edition of Stephen Crane's most well-known novel.
- The Sarah Orne Jewett Text Project Contains a biography of the New England poet and author and the texts of all of her works.
- Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser An online version of the story about Caroline Meeber who leaves her small town in Wisconsin to Chicago where she tries to live her American dream.
- The Stephen Crane Society Contains biographical resources and links to other resources about Crane and his writings.
- Theodore Dreiser Presents a brief biography and links to some of his novels, short stories, and essays.
- White Fang by Jack London London's 1908 novel about a wild wolfdog.
REGIONALISM, or LOCAL COLOR WRITERS, 1850-1930
- The Awakening and Selected Short Stories by Kate Chopin Tells of a woman's desire for an affair with the son of a Louisiana resort owner whom she meets on vacation. Includes a selection of short stories, including "Beyond the Bayou," "A Respectable Woman," and "A Pair of Silk Stockings".
- Charles Waddell Chesnutt The biography of African American novelist and includes links to his books that are in public domain.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Contains biographical information on Harriet Beecher Stowe, information on her book Uncle Tom's Cabin, and the center that bears her name.
- Kate Chopin International Society Discusses the life, works, and themes of American author Kate Chopin.
- Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe The online version of Stowe's fictional depiction of slavery.
- Willa Cather Archive Profiles author Willa Cather and features her writings including her letters.
- The Willa Cather Foundation Describes the life and times of Willa Cather.
MARK TWAIN
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Tells the adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they float down the Mississippi River on a raft.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Mark Twain's popular novel published in 1884 by The American Publishing Company about a mischievous boy's adventures in a small town along the Mississippi River.
- Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain Presents the electronic edition of the 1883 publication of Mark Twain's memoir of piloting a steamboat on the Mississippi before the Civil War.
- Mark Twain: A Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick The companion website to the Ken Burns documentary about American author Mark Twain. Includes clips, timeline, selected writings, teacher's guide, and more.
- Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Hannibal, Missouri, is the town where Samuel Clemens grew up and the inspiration of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This site contains a timeline of his life, a list of his works, and more.
- Mark Twain House & Museum Profiles the life of Mark Twain and his Hartford, Conneticut home where he wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and more.
- Mark Twain Project Online Compiles the letters, writings, images, and more of Mark Twain.
- Mark Twain's Mississippi Explores the world of Mark Twain and his writings about the Mississippi River.
- The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain Presents the online edition of Mark Twain's novel about Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.
- The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain The electronic version of Mark Twain's 1894 publication about two boys - one light-skinned slave and the other free - are switched while as infants.
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Modernism, 1915-1946 |
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- Biography of Lorraine Hansberry, Creator of 'Raisin in the Sun' Presents a biography of the playwright who wrote Raisin in the Sun.
- Dorothy Parker Society All about Dorothy Parker and her poetry including audio clips of her reading her poetry.
- James Thurber Gathers information about the life, writings, and artwork of humorist James Thurber.
- Laura Riding Jackson Foundation This foundation preserves the poet's 1910 home in Vero Beach, Florida. The site contains a biography of Laura Jackson, a collection of her poems, and resources for writers.
- Making Modernism: Literature and Culture in 20th Century Chicago, 1893-1955 An online exhibit from the Newberry Library in Chicago featuring documents relating to Chicago's literary and cultural life such as documents from the Columbian Exposition, letters, Hemingway's Christmas cards, Sherwood Anderson's watercolors, and more.
- Marianne Moore Digital Archive Provides a biography of Marianne Moore and has digitalized her notebooks.
- Robinson Jeffers Association Contains a biography, selections of his poetry and prose, and more.
- The Sinclair Lewis Society Contains a biography, listing of his works, and related links.
- Tor House Describes the home of poet Robinson Jeffers who built the home and Hawk Tower using granite boulders.
- Thornton Wilder Society This site is dedicated to the author and dramatist. You'll find a very good biography about Wilder and information about selected works. The College of New Jersey hosts this site.
- Thurber House The former home of humorist, author, and cartoonist James Thurber is a museum. Their site contains a biography, a bibliography, quotes, and more.
- Wallace Stevens Society Contains a concordance to his poetry and links to biographies, audio clips of Stevens reading his poetry, and more.
IMAGISM, 1912-1927
- Amy Lowell Provides a biography of the imagist poet and some of her poetry.
- Ezra Pound Society Digital resources include biographies, links to his works online, and much more.
- H.D. International Society - Moderninst, Imagist, Hilda Doolittle Contains biographies, and resources about her writing, and even links to imagists and friends.
- William Carlos Williams Profiles the imagist poet with samples of his poems.
LOST GENERATION, 1920's
- Dashiell Hammett Presents a biography of the creator of private detective Sam Spade and other memorable sleuths.
- E. E. Cummings Present a biography of Edward Estlin Cummings and samples of his poetry.
- Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop Highlights the life, poetry, and the New York home of Edna St. Vincent Millay.
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum Describes the life of Ernest Hemingway, his Key West home and gardens, and his family. Also contains a list of his writings.
- Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum Located in Oak Park, Illinois, this site contains a timeline of Hemingway's life and brief descriptions of his time in Oak Park.
- The F. Scott Fitzgerald Society Contains a biography, list of his works, and links to other resources relating to Fitzgerald, his works, and the time period he lived.
- The Fitzgerald Museum Briefly describes the Montgomery, Alabama home owned by F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
- Hemingway: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick The companion website to the six hour documentary that examines the life and works of Ernest Hemingway.
- Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center Explore the home where Ernest Hemingway wrote A Farewell to Arms and a number of short stories. Includes an interactive timeline, biographies of Hemingway and Pauline Pfeiffer (his second wife), and more.
- John Dos Passos The John Dos Passos Estate provides a list of his wrtiings, a timeline of his life, his artwork, and more.
- John Steinbeck: Social Critic & Ecologist Learn about American writer John Steinbeck and his world. Includes teacher resources.
- One Hundred False Starts: An Archive of the Lost Generation and the 1920s Presents biographies of the Lost Generation writers, places where they lived, a timeline, and more.
- National Steinbeck Center Includes a biography and information about his writings.
- Renascence and Other Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay The online version of Millay's first volume of poetry.
- The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway The online edition of Hemingway's classic novel that focuses on a "lost generation" of Americans who fought in France during World War I and who expatriated themselves from America after the war.
- T. S. Eliot The T. S. Eliot Foundation was started by his wife, Valerie Eliot. This site is full of information about his life, family, home, works, and more.
- Tender Buttons by Gertrude Stein A collection of poetry by Gertrude Stein published in 1914.
- Three Lives by Gertrude Stein Set in the fictional town of Bridgepoint, this book by Gertrude Stein contains three stories: "The Good Anna," "Melanctha," and "The Gentle Lena."
- Timeless Hemingway Offers a look at the life and works of Ernest Hemingway.
- The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot Presents T.S. Eliot's 434-line poem.
- Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life by Sherwood Anderson A collection of short stories that centers on a small town in Ohio.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE, 1920-1940
- Claude McKay Tells the story of the life of Jamaican-American Claude McKay and includes of his poems.
- Countee Cullen Describes the life of Harlem Renaissance poet Countee Cullen and some of his poetry.
- Digital Harlem Provides a variety of resources about New York's Harlem during 1915-1930.
- Drop Me Off in Harlem Profiles key artists, musicians, actors, dancers, writers, and supporters of the Harlem Renaissance, from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
- Fifty Years, and Other Poems by James Weldon Johnson The online version of James Weldon Johnson's first book of poetry.
- Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay Seventy-five of McKay's poems are featured in this 1922 publication by Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc.
- James Weldon Johnson Foundation Highlights the life and writings of James Weldon Johnson.
- Jean Toomer Profiles poet Jean Toomer.
- Langston Hughes Highlights the life and works of Harlem Renaissance writer and poet Langston Hughes.
- Zora Heale Hurston Contains a biography, information about her books, teaching guides, and other resources.
SOUTHERN RENAISSANCE, 1920's- 1930's
- Allen Tate Highlights the life of poet Allen Tate with selections of his poetry.
- Biography of Tennessee Williams, American Playwright Depicts the life and career of Tennessee Williams.
- Comforts of Home: The Flannery O'Connor Repository Contains a biography, a collection of online essays and criticism, list of writings, and links to other resources about Flannery O'Connor.
- Erskine Caldwell Provides a brief biography and list of his writings.
- Flannery O'Conner Childhood Home Visit the childhood home of Flannery O'Connor in Savannah, Georgia. Includes a biography of her life.
- Katherine Anne Porter Society Covers the life and career of Katherine Anne Porter with links to other resources.
- Margaret Mitchell Contains a brief biography of the author of Gone with the Wind.
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site Memorializes the author with a biography, list of works, and a history of his Asheville, North Carolina, home and family.
- William Faulkner on the Web Explores the life and literary works of William Faulkner.
ROBERT FROST
- A Boy's Will by Robert Frost Presents Robert Frost's first collection of poetry published in 1913.
- Mountain Interval by Robert Frost Contains the collection of poems by Robert Frost published in 1916 including The Road Not Taken.
- New Hampshire, A Poem by Robert Frost The electronic version of Robert Frost's Pulizer Prize winning collection of poetry illustrated with woodcuts by J. J. Lankes. Includes Stopping by Woods on a Snowing Evening.
- North of Boston by Robert Frost The electronic edition of Robert Frost's second collection of poetry including The Mending Wall published in 1914.
- Robert Frost: America's Poet Contains a biography and a selection of his poetry.
- The Robert Frost Farm Describes the history of the Derry, New Hampshire farm where Robert Frost called home 1900-1911, with a biography and property history.
EUGENE O'NEILL
- Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill The electronic edition of O'Neill's play about a young woman who comes to live with her seafaring father after a separation of many years and falls in love with a handsome sailor who does not meet with her parent's approval, forcing her to reveal the dark secret of her past.
- Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O'Neill Presents the full text of O'Neill's play about Ruth who breaks her engagement with Andrew to marry his brother Robert, and trouble follows all three of them in the years ahead as Ruth finds she made the wrong choice, Robert fails as a farmer, and Andrew returns from sea a changed man.
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site Explore the life, writings, and the estate of Eugene O'Neill, from the National Park Service.
- eOneill.com: An Electronic Eugene O'Neill Archive This site contains information about Eugene O'Neill and his plays. There are even reviews of current and past productions.
- The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill The online edition of the play by Eugene O'Neill about a man whose life is turned upside down after a chance encounter with a wealthy socialite.
CARL SANDBURG
- Carl Sandburg - Chicago Poems Explores the life of Carl Sandburg and his poems about Chicago.
- Carl Sandburg Collection Presents online versions of three of Sandburg's books of poetry: Chicago Poems (1916), Cornhuskers (1918), and Smoke and Steel (1920).
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Profiles the poet and author, Carl Sandburg, his family, and his North Carolina home.
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site A special online exhibit from the National Park Service that provides a glimpse of Carl Sandburg's life, writings, home life and more.
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Contemporary, 1946-Present |
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- Adrienne Rich Depicts the life of Adrienne Rich, poet and essayist.
- Alice Walker The official website of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Alice Walker.
- Amanda Gorman The official website of poet Amanda Gorman who is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she recited her poem, The Hill We Climb, at the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
- Amiri Baraka The website of African American dramatist, novelist and poet, Amiri Baraka.
- Amy Clampitt Presents a biography, list of her books, selections of her poetry and letters, her home, and other resources.
- Amy Tan The official website of Chinese American author, Amy Tan. She wrote Joy Luck Club and many others.
- Anne Tyler The official website of famed author, Anne Tyler.
- Ashbery Resource Center Gathers biographies of the poet and art critic, John Ashbery as well as audio recordings of him reading his poetry, and more.
- August Wilson Society Explore's the legacy of August Wilson and his ten plays that make up the Century Cycle.
- Barbara Kingsolver Author of The Bean Trees, The Poisonwood Bible, and others.
- Billy Collins The official website of poet Billy Collins.
- Bobbie Ann Mason The official website of Bobbie Ann Mason, author of In Country.
- Caged Bird Legacy This is site is all about poet and essayist, Maya Angelou. You can find a variety of information about her life and works.
- Celestial Timepiece: A Joyce Carol Oates Patchwork Discover the life and works of Joyce Carol Oates!
- Charles Wright Highlights the career of poet Charles Wright who serves as Poet Laureate of the United States, 2014-2015.
- Edward Albee Society Discusses the life of Edward Albee and his plays, including plot summaries and critical analysis.
- Elie Wiesel - Biographical Jewish American author Elie Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. This site provides a biography, facts about him and his works, and his Nobel Lecture given on December 11, 1986.
- The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Contains a biography of Elie Wiesel, a bibliography of his work, transcript of his Nobel Prize speech, and information about his foundation.
- Elizabeth Bishop Describes the life of poet Elizabeth Bishop with selections of her poetry.
- Ernest J. Gaines Center The Center at the University of Louisiana at Fayetteville has a biography of the American American author and listing of his books.
- Eudora Welty House and Garden The Mississippi Department of Archives and History presents the home and gardens of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Eudora Welty.
- Gary Soto The official website of Mexican-American poet, novelist, and memoirist.
- Gwendolyn Brooks Profiles the life of African American poet Gwendolyn Brooks with selections of her poetry.
- Isaac Bashevis Singer Contains a biography of the Jewish American author, facts about Singer and his works, and his December 8, 1978 Nobel lecture.
- Isabel Allende The official website of the Chilean-American author of The House of Spirits and City of the Beasts.
- James Dickey Reports on the life and works of James Dickey, who was a poet and author of the novel Deliverance.
- Jane Hirshfield Introduces poet Jane Hirshfield and a selection of her poetry.
- John Ashbery's Nest Walk around the New York home of poet John Ashbery. Includes biography and selected poems.
- John Cheever Highlights the life and career of John Cheever.
- The John Updike Childhood Home Provides a history of the Pennsylvania home and its restoration where author John Updike grew up as well as a chronology of his life and quotes about his childhood.
- The John Updike Society Discover the life and works of John Updike.
- Jorie Graham The official website of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize winning poet.
- Julia Alvarez The official website of the Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist.
- The Legacy of Alex Haley Now and Forever Explore the life and writings of Alex Haley best known for his novel about his family's history, Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
- Leslie Marmon Silko Tells of the life of Native American author Leslie Marmon Silko.
- Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr. Presents a draft of Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from jail in response to eight white religious leaders' public statement of concern and caution. There is also a link to an audio clip of Martin Luther King Jr. reading his letter.
- Li-Young Lee Highlights the life and poetry of Asian American and Chicago native, Li-Young Lee.
- The Life of Raymond Carver Summarizes the life of short story writer, Raymond Carver.
- Louise Erdrich Profiles the Native American novelist and poet, Louise Erdrich.
- Louise Glück - Biographical Poet Louise Glück was awarded the Novel Prize in Literature in 2020. This site presents a biography, facts about her and her writing, and her 2020 Nobel Lecture.
- Margaret Walker Center Located at Jackson State University where she was a professor of English, the Margaret Walker Center archives and interprets African American history and culture. A biography of the poet is included.
- Mary Oliver The official website of the poet includes a biography and lists of her books of poetry and prose.
- Merwin Conservancy Former Poet Laureate of the United States, W. S. Merwin is not only a poet but also an avid gardener. He and his wife transformed a former sugar and pineapple plantation in Hawaii into a forest of exquisite palm trees from around the world. View pictures of his garden or read some of his poems.
- Michael S. Harper Delves into the life of African American poet and university professor, Michael S. Harper.
- Monroe County Museum Profiles the lives of Harper Lee and Truman Capote who came from Monroe County, Alabama.
- Modern American Poetry Get biographies of 161 modern American poets from this site.
- N. Scott Momaday Summarizes the life and writings of Native American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet, N. Scott Momaday.
- Nikki Giovanni The official website of African American poet, essayist, and university professor, Nikki Giovanni.
- Pat Conroy Literary Center Profiles the American author, Pat Conroy.
- Pearl S. Buck Birthplace The official website of the West Virginian birthplace of Pearl S. Buck who wrote a lot about China where she lived for many years.
- Pearl S. Buck International This organization founded by Pearl S. Buck promotes other cultures and improving children's lives all over the world. There's also a tour of Buck's Pennsylvania home.
- Philip Levine Looks into the life of poet Philip Levine with selections of his poems.
- The Philip Roth Society Contains a biography, listing of works, and other resources about Jewish American author Philip Roth.
- Ralph Ellison Foundation Provides a biography, timeline, and other resources about African American novelist, literary critic, and essayist, Ralph Ellison.
- Ray Bradbury Explore the life and career of Ray Bradbury.
- Reynolds Price Chronicles the life and works of Duke professor, Reynolds Price.
- Richard Hugo Highlights the Northwestern poet Richard Hugo with selections of his poetry.
- Robert Penn Warren Contains a biography, listing of this works, his birthplace and museum, materials about him and other resources.
- Robert Pinsky: Poet, Translator, Essayist The official website of the poet who had served as the United States Poet Laureate for an unprecedented three terms.
- S. E. Hinton Explores the life and works of young adult author S. E. Hinton.
- Salinger.Org Analyzes the stories and characters of J. D. Salinger.
- Sandra Cisneros The official website of author of The House on Mango Street and many more.
- The Sam Shepard Web Site Depicts the life of actor, playwright, writer, and director, Sam Shepard.
- Saul Bellow - Biographical Includes a biography, facts about Jewish American author Saul Bellow and his writings, and his December 17, 1976 Nobel Lecture.
- Shel Silverstein Profiles the poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein.
- Sherman Alexie The website of the author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie.
- Simon J. Ortiz Depicts the life and poetry of Native American poet Simon Ortiz.
- Stephen King The official site of author Stephen King.
- The Toni Morrison Society This society of scholars of Toni Morrison has a chronology of her life and bibliography of works about Toni Morrison as well of her books including Beloved, and more.
- 20th Century Native American Literature Discusses Native American literature in the 20th Century and includes biographies of Janet Campbell-Hale, Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Michael Dorris, Hanay Geiogamah, Thomas King, Jim Northrup, Wendy Rose, Luci, Tapahonso, and Ray Young Bear.
- William Styron: An Author's Life and Career Delves into the life of William Styron and his writings including The Confessions of Nat Turner.
- Yusef Komunyakaa Profiles the life and poetry of African American poet and university professor, Yusef Komunyakaa.
POSTMODERNISM, 1950's - 1970's
- Arthur Miller Society Discover the life and works of Arthur Miller.
- Biography of Vladimir Nabokov Portrays the life of the Russian-American author, Vladimir Nabokov.
- Don DeLillo's America Contains a biography, information about his works, and more.
- An Introduction to James Baldwin The National Museum of African American History and Culture depicts the life of author James Baldwin.
- James Baldwin Project This organization "was created to open minds and change lives" and inspired by James Baldwin. It promotes their 1990 film, James Baldwin: The Price of a Ticket. It also contains a biography, timeline, themes in Baldwin's works, civil rights work, and other resources.
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library Profiles the life and works of Kurt Vonnegut.
- Rita Dove Profiles the African American poet and essayist, Rita Dove, with selections of her poetry.
- Robert Creeley Tells the life of poet Robert Creeley and his poetry.
- Theodore Roethke Museum Introduces the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Theodore Roethke with a biography, selections of his poetry, and more.
- To Kill a Mockingbird Contains a brief biography about Harper Lee and information about the book, play, and more.
- Vonnegut.com Includes a biography of Kurt Vonnegut, list of works, and more.
BEAT WRITERS, 1950's
- Allen Ginsberg Explores the life and career of Beat Poet, Allen Ginsberg.
- Gary Snyder Digs into the life of poet Gary Snyder who began his career as a Beat Writer.
- Jack Kerouac Describes the life of Beat Writer Jack Kerouac and his writings.
- Ken Kesey Profiles the author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
CONFESSIONAL POETS, 1950's - 1960's
- Anne Sexton Summarizes the life and poetry of Anne Sexton.
- A Celebration, This Is Sylvia Plath.Info Maintained by Plath biographer, Peter K. Steinberg, this site contains biographical information, bibliography, information about her writings, and other online resources.
- Confessional Poetry: Definition and Examples Discusses the characteristics of the confessional poetry movement and uses poems as examples.
- John Berryman Highlights the life and poetry of John Berryman.
- Robert Lowell Takes a look at the life of confessional poet Robert Lowell with examples of his poetry.
- Sylvia Plath Society Provides a biography of Sylvia Plath and a listing of her books.
NEW JOURNALISM, 1960's - 1970's
- Biography of Truman Capote Depicts the life of author Truman Capote who is best known for his short stories and his true crime book, In Cold Blood.
- Gay Talese Home Presents biographies, list of his books, interviews, essays and more.
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