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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: James F. Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This excerpt from Carl Van Doren's The American Novel (1921) provides a biography of James Fenimore Cooper. Includes interesting details about Cooper's "accidental" introduction to writing. Summarizes his major works and describes his...
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State University of New York

Convention & the Limits of Biography for Lit Crit

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-article is about James Fenimore Cooper and some of the biographical criticism that has been done of his work. Takes to task the shortcomings of this particular critical approach.
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State University of New York

The James Fenimore Cooper Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has everything you need to know about James Fenimore Cooper and is a good starting point for anyone doing research on this 19th-century author. Included are a detailed biography of him, literary comments about his writings,...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: James F. Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This literary biography from the University of Groningen analyzes the contribution of James Fenimore Cooper to American literature and his role in the development of the American novel. Discusses Cooper's character, Natty Bumppo.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site from Bibliomania provides a biography and analysis of the work of James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851). Analyzes Cooper's contribution to American literature and provides suggestions for further reading.
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C-SPAN

Cspan American Writers: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical note about the American novelist James Fenimore Cooper provides basic information about the author of The Pioneers (1823) and other novels of the American wilderness, The Last of the Mohicans (1826), The Prairie (1827),...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on James Fenimore Cooper centers around his vast collection of literary work. Also included is a write-up summarizing some of his famous works including, "Leatherstocking Tales" and "The Last of the Mohicans."
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Other

Uwm Libraries: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
Pages of information about Cooper are available from this site, along with pictures and information about his work, "The Last of the Mohicans".
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: James Fenimore Cooper

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of James Fenimore Cooper's life and work through this informative resource.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: American Authors: James Fenimore Cooper (1789 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
From this website, access the works of James Fenimore Cooper, an American writer known for his short stories, novels, and essays. Also contains good biographical information about the writer.