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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... true theory of nature and of man , that it should contain1 somewhat progressive . Uses that are exhausted or that may be , and facts that end in the statement , cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored ...
... true theory of nature and of man , that it should contain1 somewhat progressive . Uses that are exhausted or that may be , and facts that end in the statement , cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored ...
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... true scholar the only true master ? But the old oracle said , " All things have two handles : beware of the wrong one . ” In life , too often , the scholar errs with mankind and forfeits his privilege . Let us see him in his school ...
... true scholar the only true master ? But the old oracle said , " All things have two handles : beware of the wrong one . ” In life , too often , the scholar errs with mankind and forfeits his privilege . Let us see him in his school ...
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... true conversion , a true Christ , is now , as always , to be made by the reception of beautiful sentiments . It is true that a great and rich soul , like his , falling among the simple , does so preponderate , that , as his did , it ...
... true conversion , a true Christ , is now , as always , to be made by the reception of beautiful sentiments . It is true that a great and rich soul , like his , falling among the simple , does so preponderate , that , as his did , it ...
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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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