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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... night . It was said that if any one fasted at such a place for four nights , he would be blessed with victory and the power to cure the sick . All the spirits would bless him . We were told the following would happen to us . On the first ...
... night . It was said that if any one fasted at such a place for four nights , he would be blessed with victory and the power to cure the sick . All the spirits would bless him . We were told the following would happen to us . On the first ...
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... night . So you see he would have been a very profound old man , indeed , to suspect that every night , just at twelve , I looked in upon him while he slept . Upon the eighth night I was more than usually cautious in opening the door . A ...
... night . So you see he would have been a very profound old man , indeed , to suspect that every night , just at twelve , I looked in upon him while he slept . Upon the eighth night I was more than usually cautious in opening the door . A ...
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... night , with the thousand voices rising strong and solemn , With all the mournful voices of the dirges pour'd around ... night , As I saw you had something to tell as you bent to me night after night , As you droop'd from the sky low ...
... night , with the thousand voices rising strong and solemn , With all the mournful voices of the dirges pour'd around ... night , As I saw you had something to tell as you bent to me night after night , As you droop'd from the sky low ...
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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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