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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... heart , as when there is a sense of the beauty , amiableness , or sweetness of a thing , so that the heart is sensible of pleasure and delight in the pres- ence of the idea of it . In the former is exercised merely the speculative fac ...
... heart , as when there is a sense of the beauty , amiableness , or sweetness of a thing , so that the heart is sensible of pleasure and delight in the pres- ence of the idea of it . In the former is exercised merely the speculative fac ...
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... heart of Black Hawk swelled high in his bosom when he led his warriors to battle . He is satisfied . He will go to the world of spirits contented . He has done his duty . His father will meet him there and commend him . Black Hawk is a ...
... heart of Black Hawk swelled high in his bosom when he led his warriors to battle . He is satisfied . He will go to the world of spirits contented . He has done his duty . His father will meet him there and commend him . Black Hawk is a ...
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... heart itself , nay , the infinite enlargement of the heart with a power of growth to a new infinity on every side . It inspires in man an infallible trust . He has not the conviction , but the sight that the best is the true , and may ...
... heart itself , nay , the infinite enlargement of the heart with a power of growth to a new infinity on every side . It inspires in man an infallible trust . He has not the conviction , but the sight that the best is the true , and may ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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