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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Page 91
... rest ( half asleep ) start up in a maze and , like rams , ran their heads one at another full butt in the dark . Their grand leader , Captain Shrimp , 9 took on most furiously and tore his clothes for anger , to see the empty nest and ...
... rest ( half asleep ) start up in a maze and , like rams , ran their heads one at another full butt in the dark . Their grand leader , Captain Shrimp , 9 took on most furiously and tore his clothes for anger , to see the empty nest and ...
Page 318
... rest of the Ladies might see the Trial , without coming amongst the Mob ; and after the Manner of Moorfields , a large Ring was also made . Then came out of the House a grave tall Man car- rying the Holy Writ before the supposed Wizard ...
... rest of the Ladies might see the Trial , without coming amongst the Mob ; and after the Manner of Moorfields , a large Ring was also made . Then came out of the House a grave tall Man car- rying the Holy Writ before the supposed Wizard ...
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... rest , the days and haps of the rest , Was call'd by my nighest name by clear loud voices of young men as they saw me approaching or passing , Felt their arms on my neck as I stood , or the negligent leaning of their flesh against me as ...
... rest , the days and haps of the rest , Was call'd by my nighest name by clear loud voices of young men as they saw me approaching or passing , Felt their arms on my neck as I stood , or the negligent leaning of their flesh against me as ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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