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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... kind to what mere nature attains to , though more of that kind be obtained than would be obtained if men were left wholly to themselves ; or , in other words , common grace only assists the faculties of the soul to do that more fully ...
... kind to what mere nature attains to , though more of that kind be obtained than would be obtained if men were left wholly to themselves ; or , in other words , common grace only assists the faculties of the soul to do that more fully ...
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... kind . Why should we exaggerate any one kind at the expense of others ? Finding that my fellow - citizens were not likely to offer me any room in the court house , or any curacy or living45 anywhere else , but I must shift for my- self ...
... kind . Why should we exaggerate any one kind at the expense of others ? Finding that my fellow - citizens were not likely to offer me any room in the court house , or any curacy or living45 anywhere else , but I must shift for my- self ...
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... kind . The owner was exceedingly indignant . He had always treated the slave with such indulgence , and his confidence in his affection was such , that he believed he must have been practised upon to induce him to revolt from him . He ...
... kind . The owner was exceedingly indignant . He had always treated the slave with such indulgence , and his confidence in his affection was such , that he believed he must have been practised upon to induce him to revolt from him . He ...
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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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