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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... young , ye saw my breast , And knew what thoughts there sadly rest , Great was my pain when I you bred , Great was my care when you I fed , Long did I keep you soft and warm , And with my wings kept off all harm , My cares are more and ...
... young , ye saw my breast , And knew what thoughts there sadly rest , Great was my pain when I you bred , Great was my care when you I fed , Long did I keep you soft and warm , And with my wings kept off all harm , My cares are more and ...
Page 431
... Young Men , the young Women , and the little Children , each Division by itself . The Sermon I heard was to the latter , who came in and were plac'd in Rows on Benches , the Boys under the Conduct of a young Man their Tutor , and the ...
... Young Men , the young Women , and the little Children , each Division by itself . The Sermon I heard was to the latter , who came in and were plac'd in Rows on Benches , the Boys under the Conduct of a young Man their Tutor , and the ...
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... young and tender minds . But this is perhaps attributable to the care and attention bestowed upon them . If constant and judicious means are used to impress upon their young and susceptible minds sentiments of truth , virtue , morality ...
... young and tender minds . But this is perhaps attributable to the care and attention bestowed upon them . If constant and judicious means are used to impress upon their young and susceptible minds sentiments of truth , virtue , morality ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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