Literature

A Voice of Her Own A Voice of Her Own- Brief biography with images of her works. Phillis Wheatley: Precursor of American Abolitionism Phillis Wheatley: Precursor of American Abolitionism- Short biography. The Poems of Edward Taylor The Poems of Edward Taylor- Brief background information on Taylor, and hyperlinks to poem texts. Captain John Smith Captain John Smith- From the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Jamestown Rediscovery Site. John Smith John Smith- Features articles, timelines, images and maps pertaining to Captain John Smith. Captain John Smith Captain John Smith- Biography and background information by Dennis Montgomery (Colonial Williamsburg Journal). The Chosen People of God The Chosen People of God- Background information on Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Narrative, by Caroline Gleason. The Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson The Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson- Project Gutenberg Edition. Wired: The Age of Paine Wired: The Age of Paine- Arguing that Paine should be resurrected as the moral father of the Internet, by Jon Katz. USA: Thomas Paine's The Crisis USA: Thomas Paine's The Crisis- Overview of the commentary and its context. Friends of Thomas Paine Friends of Thomas Paine- Pictures of Thomas Paine statues, information and links to other Paine resources. Thomas Paine Thomas Paine- A biography of the famous revolutionary, detailing his battles with the various political powers of different countries and his never-ending pursuit of justice and t… FoundersArchives.gov: Alexander Hamilton FoundersArchives.gov: Alexander Hamilton- Complete transcripts of papers written by founding father Alexander Hamilton, from the official U.S. Government Archives. USA: Alexander Hamilton USA: Alexander Hamilton- Extensive biography, divided by period. Alexander Hamilton Speaks Alexander Hamilton Speaks- Quotations from Hamilton's speeches, writings, and letters, arranged by topic, and associated citations by contemporary writers on American politics. Free Online Library - Hamilton, Alexander Free Online Library - Hamilton, Alexander- Biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of the writers behind "The Federalist Papers." Online text available. Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents- Houghton-Mifflin Social Studies mini-course. Ben Franklin's Ghost Speaks to the 21st Century Ben Franklin's Ghost Speaks to the 21st Century- A poem by Sara Teasdale. With links. History: Olaudah Equiano History: Olaudah Equiano- A short biography. Olaudah Equiano, or, Gustavus Vassa, the African Olaudah Equiano, or, Gustavus Vassa, the African- Profile of the author and his Interesting Narrative, an autobiography opposing slavery. Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797) Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797)- Information and links from Paul Reuben's PAL website. Olaudah Equiano's Life Olaudah Equiano's Life- Background information on the early African-American writer. Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758) Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758)- Two brief biographical essays, and the complete texts of several of his works. A Princeton Companion: Edwards, Jonathan A Princeton Companion: Edwards, Jonathan- A short biography. Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards- 1889 biography by Alexander Allen. The Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University The Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University- Supporting research and study of Edwards primarily by publishing his works online. Wikipedia: Jonathan Edwards Wikipedia: Jonathan Edwards- Life and accomplishments. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Jonathan Edwards Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Jonathan Edwards- Life and work of 18th-century American philosophical theologian, by William Wainwright. An Outline of American Literature: William Bradford An Outline of American Literature: William Bradford- Includes brief biographical sketch of Bradford, partial etext of his "Of Plymouth Plantation." Wikipedia: William Bradford Wikipedia: William Bradford- Brief biography and list of noteworthy descendants. William Bradford Web Site William Bradford Web Site- Facsimile documents and large collection of resources. Weber, Katharine Weber, Katharine- Award-winning novelist; with a biography, bibliography, and news. Who is Augustine? Who is Augustine?- Exploratory site for "Everything is Illuminated". Owen Wister's Virginian Owen Wister's Virginian- Coined the phrase "When you call me that, smile" made famous by Gary Cooper. Page at cowboypoetry.com talks about Wister and his works. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: There's More to Author Than 'The Virginian' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: There's More to Author Than 'The Virginian'- Discusses "Romney," Wister's unfinished novel of Philadelphia life, and his other works. BBC Desert Island Discs: Alice Walker BBC Desert Island Discs: Alice Walker- Alice Walker, Pulizter prize-winning author of The Color Purple, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Alice Walker Alice Walker- Hyperlinked biography and excerpts from some of her works. Anniina's Alice Walker Page Anniina's Alice Walker Page- Includes a biography, a list of works, and links to Web resources, essays, criticism, and reviews. From the web-mistress of Luminarium.org. Living by Grace: The Life and Philosophy of Alice Walker Living by Grace: The Life and Philosophy of Alice Walker- Biography, a bibliographical listing of other reference sources, a listing of her complete works and writing influences a… Vonnegut, Jr., Kurt: Fortitude Vonnegut, Jr., Kurt: Fortitude- Synopsis of the play. Salon People - Brilliant Careers Salon People - Brilliant Careers- Mad humanist: In Kurt Vonnegut's world, free will is an open question, life is poignant and pointless and kindness is appreciated above all else. Welcome To The Monkey House Welcome To The Monkey House- Extensive collection of related sites on the internet. Includes a section on Vonnegut's influence on pop culture, including his influence on more than… Vonnegutted Vonnegutted- A site about the experience of hearing Vonnegut speak in Pennsylvania. Penguin Random House - John Updike Penguin Random House - John Updike- Short biography and books list. New York Times Life and Times New York Times Life and Times- Reviews of the author's books published up to 1997, texts of articles by him and audio files of interviews and readings. The Cannery Row Foundation The Cannery Row Foundation- Bibliography of Steinbeck's articles and contributions to periodicals. John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove- Virtual tour of this seaside town, where the author lived and drew inspiration for his works. John Ernst Steinbeck, circa 1960 John Ernst Steinbeck, circa 1960- Photo of the writer on a trip to Monterey. The National Steinbeck Center The National Steinbeck Center- Centered on the life of John Steinbeck. Damaged Goods Damaged Goods- HTML etext.