World Literature
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- Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862): A Guide to Resources
- A concise, simple directory to resources on Thoreau and his classics including Walden, Civil Disobedience and Walking, plus resources on Transcendentalist authors, philosophy and literature.
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- AmericanPoems.com: Henry David Thoreau
- Find a short biography and a selection of Thoreau's most famous poems, plus analysis and comments on the poems.
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- GradeSavers : Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
- Biography with study guides and essays on "Civil Disobedience" and "Walden".
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- The Metamorphoses of Walden
- A discussion of Thoreau's contradictory relationship to both Transcendentalism and to science. In considering this, especial emphasis is put on Thoreau's observations of insects, so that entomology becomes a crucial link.
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- The Thoreau Society
- Organization to promote Thoreau's life and works through education, outreach, and advocacy. Includes membership information, activities and teacher resources.
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- Thoreau, Walden and the Environment
- The Walden Woods Project preserves Thoreau’s land and legacy by protecting Walden Woods, offering education programs, and managing the Thoreau Institute’s research collections.
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- Today in History: July 12
- The Library of Congress website honors Thoreau with an essay on his literary and philosophical contributions.
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- GradeSaver: Mark Twain
- A short biography, with study guides and essays to "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Short Stories", "Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court", "Pudd'nhead Wilson" and "Roughing It".
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- Mark Twain
- Includes the complete text of most of his works, plus a biography, photographs, and related articles.
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- Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns
- Accompanying web site for the PBS production. Much background information, including audio, video, interviews and ephemera.
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- Mark Twain: Life and Racism
- Detailed review of Twain's life and his attitude toward racial issues.
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- African American Odyssey: The Booker T. Washington Era
- Detailed Library of Congress exhibit on Washington's life, work, and influence on American culture.
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- Free Online Library - Booker T. Washington
- Creator of the Tuskegee University, read about the life of Booker T. Washington and his work "Up From Slavery".
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- The Rediscovery of Booker T. Washington: Lessons for Black History Month
- Article by Daniel Hager from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.