american literature

A collection of twenty-one short stories and excerpts from novels that explore the process involved in growing up regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or class.

Contains three works by Washington Irving, including "Bracebridge Hall," which focuses on the lives and stories of the inhabitants of the fictional English country manor; "Tales of a Traveller," a collection of short fiction; and "The Alhambra," based on the author's 1829 stay at the Moorish palace in Granada.

A collection of social, cultural, and historical documents that are designed to help students read and understand Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman.".

Traces the life of American Revolutionary patriot Thomas Paine and examines his political development from his writings.

Discusses the life and works of author H.L. Mencken and analyzes how his ideas developed and changed throughout his life.

Provides brief biographical information on twelve lesbian and bisexual authors and discusses their work through critical excerpts. Includes a bibliography of works written by each featured author.

Provides biographical and critical information on seventeen African-American women poets and dramatists who have made significant contributions to literature during the twentieth century.

Discusses the lives and literary careers of six American women writers--Judy Blume, Pearl Buck, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Edith Wharton, and Phillis Wheatley--and presents excerpts from their works.

A study guide written by students for students providing information on thirty-five of the most frequently assigned books in English or literature classes, including plot summaries, explanations of the action, essay ideas and samples in outline form, and descriptions of key characters.