University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Jean Toomer
This site from Modern American Poetry comes from the English department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and proves to be a great resource for information about Jean Toomer (1894-1967 CE). The site contains links to a...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Claude Mc Kay's Life
A concise and in-depth biography of the American poet known as Claude McKay (1890-1948 CE). McKay was one of the key members of The Harlem Renaissance Movement.
Stanford University
Dime Novels: Adventures of Buffalo Bill From Boyhood to Manhood
Dime novels were popular literature about the West. Stanford University Library offers this e-text of the dime novel about Buffalo Bill Cody's adventures in his early life.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Ray Bradbury: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
This site offers a very extensive bibliography with the book covers of Ray Bradbury's books. This site also has a brief biography and a photograph. Click on a book's year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions...
Rick Beach
Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition: Literature Links
The textbook entitled Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition contains activities links for American Literature. Intended for teachers and students, this site contains web links that provide many ways to assist and assess...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Alex Haley
This site provides a concise biography of Haley, the video [12:28] "Alex Haley Interview Roots (Merv Griffin Show 1977)" and links to six of his books.
University of Michigan
American Verse Project: Cornhuskers, by Carl Sandburg
Maintained by the Humanities Text Initiative at the University of Michigan, this site provides the entire text of Sandburg's collection of poetry, "Cornhuskers."
University of Michigan
American Verse Project: Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The American Verse Project provides this full text version of Longfellow's famous poem, "Song of Hiawatha.
PBS
Pbs: Literature & Life Givens Collection (Afr. Am. Lit)
This PBS site explores African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Includes an on-line study guide.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: American Verse Project
The project is assembling an electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920. The full text of each volume of poetry is being converted into digital form with various forms of access provided through the WWW. This site...
PBS
Pbs: Culture Shock: Huck Finn in Context
This site features information on themes from Huck Finn. You will find activities and discussion questions to accompany the different sections.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Aftermath, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This is the full text of Longfellow's collection of narrative poems Aftermath originally published in 1873. Includes "Tales of a Wayside Inn" and "Birds of Passage."
Other
Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku
Check out this lesson on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
Other
Gateway to the Classics: Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known
From the 1908 book "Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known" by Oliver Otis Howard is this story about Navajo Chief Manuelito. Gain insight into the Native American world, their craft, their lifestyle, and a great man.
Other
The Dark Side of the Cross: Flannery O'connor's Short Fiction
This site provides an essay about Flannery O'Connor's works by Patrick Galloway. The essay discusses Christianity and other themes in O'Connor's works.
Other
The Official Gary Soto Website
This site provides an overview of Soto's life and career, photos, and a complete listing of his books, as well as some frequently asked questions.
Other
19th Century Girls' Series
This site, created by Deidre Johnson, provides information on series reading about girls in the 19th century. You can find information about noted authors of these series, such as Jacob Abbott and Sophie May, and many selections from...
Other
Edgar Allan Poe's 200th Birthday Celebration: Poe Revealed
Understand more about Edgar Allan Poe via this brief biography.
Other
Poetry Lovers' Page: Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
This collection of Poe's (1809-1849 CE) poems is accessible in an alphabetical listing. There is also a biography of Poe, with links to some of his other works.
Other
John Steinbeck (1902 1968)
Monterey County Historical Society website that provides information on John Steinbeck (1902-1968 CE), including biographical information and information on his writing.
Other
Transcendentalists.com: Walt Whitman
An informative site for learning about the Walt Whitman and the other Transcendentalists. Includes links to biographical information, portraits of Whitman, selected works, and critical interpretations.
The English Teacher
Teacher2b.com: Notes for "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Review notes for the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Other
Poets' Corner: John Greenleaf Whittier Snow Bound
This site houses the text to John Greenleaf Whittier's poem entitled "Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl."
Other
Ray Bradbury Home Page
This is a site devoted to the American author Ray Bradbury. This site contains information about the author such as personal information, his books, message boards, a newsletter and more.