AMERICAN LITERATURE
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- Thoreau's Work as it Relates to American LiteratureA review of Thoreau's work as it relates to American Literature.
- Understanding the Southern Gothic in American LiteratureIn order to understand the role of the Southern Gothic in American Literature, it is important to understand its background.
African American Literature Spotlight: Quicksand by Nella LarsenHarlem Renaissance writer, Nella Larsen was not the most prolific writer, but her contributions to the canon of African American literature are great. Her characters are well crafted examinations in human nature.- How to Study for the CLEP American Literature TestHow to Study for the CLEP American Literature Test.
- What is American Literature? - Exemplified by Some of Its Greatest WritersAmerican literature has covered all kinds of subjects and genres. The one thing that remains the same is that it has always been a struggle to forge a truly "American" identity.
- The Theme Of Secrets In Asian-American LiteratureA research paper on the theme of secrets in Asian-American Literature
- What Are the Movements in American Literature and How Are They Represented?Provides definition and example of the movements in American Literature
- Gender and Mythological Criticism in Native American LiteratureAn examination of Native American literature such as "The Rez Sisters".
- The Best of African American Literature: 5 Great BooksHere are my top 5 recommendations in the genre of African American literature.
Free Printables for American Literature Lesson and Activitieslinks and descriptions of sites online, offering free activities, printables, games, lesson plans and blogs for American literature teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Phillis Wheatley: The Mother of African American LiteratureThis article tells the story of the mother of African American literature.- The Interacting Elements that Characterize American LiteratureThis paper presents a brief overview of American literature up to 1865.
- Anne Bradstreet Defies Conventions and Defends Women in Early American LiteratureDespite her rigid Puritan background, Anne Bradstreet often wrote on subjects in order to encourage those who felt oppressed by those beliefs and make a significant impact on establishing early American literature as a woman writer.
- American Literature View of Oppressed Womensome examples of oppressed women in American literature and changing views over the generations
Mark Twain, the Father of American LiteratureWith classic tales like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, American author Mark Twain set the standard for childhood adventure.- American Literature - Naturalist and Realist FictionA paper about the Naturalism sub-genre of American Realistic literature. Focuses on Frank Norris' short story "A Deal in Wheat" and mentions Henry James' "The Art of Fiction" essay. Written in April 2005 for a literature course during my freshman year of college.
- The Revolution in American Literature in the 1920sThe post-war years created a sense of disillusionment that created the greatest generation of American writers.
- Slavery, Freedom and African-American LiteratureThe concept of freedom, taken for granted by many, was always highly treasured by the African-Americans who had to endure the struggle of release from slavery. This is reflected in much of the classic African-American literaure.
- African American Literature - Not Just About Black StrugglesThe relationship between David and Giovanni is inferred to be a resemblance of a complicated homosexual relationship. Their struggle is not of the black struggle, but of a general situation that any homosexual, regardless of race, could experience.
- The Mother of American LiteratureTo Anne Bradstreet on her 400th birthday!
Gender Roles in Contemporary Asian-American LiteratureAn analysis of gender issues through the modern works of David Henry Wang and Ruth L. Ozeki.
African American Literature Spotlight - Frances Harper's "A Double Standard"Frances Harper placed herself in the middle of many political and social movements. She tirelessly fought for and spoke on behalf of slaves and women.- African American Literature Spotlight - Frances Harper's "The Slave Mother": An AnalysisFrances Harper published one of her most famous and most anthologized poems, "The Slave Mother" in 1854. In the poem, Harper exemplifies the pain of an enslaved mother who is forced to face the reality of her limited relationship with her child
- Romanticism and Realism in American LiteratureRealism was a literary movement directly opposed to the previous movement of Romanticism.
- The Civil War's Impact on American LiteratureHistory Research Paper
- The Power of the Father-Child Relationship Depicted in African American LiteratureHow a recent Black male seminar revealed men's inner need to connect to their children and to their own fathers.
- Hard Work in America: As Seen in Contemporary American LiteratureThe United States of America was, at the time of its creation, a politically and ideologically innovative community; however; at the same time, America was a nation built on traditional values and beliefs...
- Bradford Vs. Franklin: Early American LiteratureThis essay is comparing the similarities and differences between Bradford and Franklin in their pursuit of knowledge.
- Exile in American LiteratureAn in-depth analysis of the theme of Exile in 20th Century American Literature, including The Bluest Eye, The Crying of Lot 49, and Dancer From the Dance.
- Examples of Racism in American LiteratureThis is an essay analyzing the various, often contrasting views and depictions of race in American literature. Specifically, this essay examines Invisible Man, The Destruction of Black Civilization, and The Poisonwood Bible.
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