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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... thee needs to stay all day , " sug- gested Rachel . " Thank thee , Rachel ; I will see , to - morrow ; but , here comes Simeon . " Simeon Halliday , a tall , straight , muscular man , in drab coat and pan- taloons , and broad - brimmed ...
... thee needs to stay all day , " sug- gested Rachel . " Thank thee , Rachel ; I will see , to - morrow ; but , here comes Simeon . " Simeon Halliday , a tall , straight , muscular man , in drab coat and pan- taloons , and broad - brimmed ...
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... thee feels , George ? " " It is so , indeed , " said George , - " as well as I could have written it myself . " " Then , hear , " said Simeon . " When I thought to know this , it was too painful for me until I went unto the sanctuary of ...
... thee feels , George ? " " It is so , indeed , " said George , - " as well as I could have written it myself . " " Then , hear , " said Simeon . " When I thought to know this , it was too painful for me until I went unto the sanctuary of ...
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... thee , I thee to me , O soul , ) Caroling free , singing our song of God , Chanting our chant of pleasant exploration . With laugh and many a kiss , ( Let others deprecate , let others weep for sin , remorse , humiliation , ) O soul ...
... thee , I thee to me , O soul , ) Caroling free , singing our song of God , Chanting our chant of pleasant exploration . With laugh and many a kiss , ( Let others deprecate , let others weep for sin , remorse , humiliation , ) O soul ...
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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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