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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... present general Interest , or what they take to be such . " That the different Views of these different Parties , occasion all Confusion . " That while a Party is carrying on a general Design , each Man has his par- ticular private ...
... present general Interest , or what they take to be such . " That the different Views of these different Parties , occasion all Confusion . " That while a Party is carrying on a general Design , each Man has his par- ticular private ...
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... present revolu- tion . The laws indeed were still oppressive on them , but the spirit of the one party had subsided into moderation , and of the other had risen to a degree of determination which commanded respect . The present state of ...
... present revolu- tion . The laws indeed were still oppressive on them , but the spirit of the one party had subsided into moderation , and of the other had risen to a degree of determination which commanded respect . The present state of ...
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... present state of our knowledge , merely as a useful introductory hypothesis , serving to apprize us of the eternal distinction be- tween the soul and the world . But when , following the invisible steps of thought , we come to inquire ...
... present state of our knowledge , merely as a useful introductory hypothesis , serving to apprize us of the eternal distinction be- tween the soul and the world . But when , following the invisible steps of thought , we come to inquire ...
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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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