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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... become wise . When we see how cruel statesmen and warriors can be to the humble race , and how absurd distinguished ... becoming wise by foresight . The nearest thing to having experience of one's own , is to have other peo- ple's ...
... become wise . When we see how cruel statesmen and warriors can be to the humble race , and how absurd distinguished ... becoming wise by foresight . The nearest thing to having experience of one's own , is to have other peo- ple's ...
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... become a free man invested with lands to which every municipal blessing is annexed ! What a change indeed ! It is in consequence of that change that he becomes an American . This great metamorphosis has a double effect ; it extinguishes ...
... become a free man invested with lands to which every municipal blessing is annexed ! What a change indeed ! It is in consequence of that change that he becomes an American . This great metamorphosis has a double effect ; it extinguishes ...
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... become what is called an enemy to my own region ; if I follow the rest of my countrymen , I become opposed to our ancient masters ; both extremes appear equally dangerous to a person of so little weight and consequences as I am , whose ...
... become what is called an enemy to my own region ; if I follow the rest of my countrymen , I become opposed to our ancient masters ; both extremes appear equally dangerous to a person of so little weight and consequences as I am , whose ...
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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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