Jackson Creek Middle School Great American Authors

Langston Hughes

America's Library: Langston Hughes- a brief biographical sketch along with links to more stories about his life.

Black History: Langston Hughes- biographical essay by Donna Harper.

Famous Poets and Poems: Langston Hughes- includes biography, poems, quotes, books and resources associated with Hughes.

Langston Hughes Biography- biographical information with links to some of his poems.

Modern American Poetry: Langston Hughes- includes poetry, critiques, and biographical information about Hughes.

Notable Biographies: Langston Hughes- includes biographical information and discusses his literary successes.

Shmoop: Langston Hughes' Poetry- literary analysis of the following poems: "Negro Speaks of Rivers," "Harlem (Dream Deferred)," and "the Weary Blues."

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Walt Whitman

Modern American Poetry: Walt Whitman- includes poetry, critiques, and biographical information about Whitman.

Poet at Work: Walt Whitman- biographical information, selection of work, and other essays about Whitman.

Poets.org: Walt Whitman- a short biographical sketch and a selection of Whitman's poems.

Revising Himself: Walt Whitman and Leaves of Grass- essays about Whitman and his work.

University of Virginia: Walt Whitman- electronic collection of Whitman's work and some biographical information.

Walt Whitman- links to essays, critiques, and primary sources of Whitman.

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site- official Walt Whitman site.

Shmoop: Walt Whitman's Poetry- literary analysis of the following poems: "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," and " a Noiseless Patient Spider."

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Emily Dickinson

Books and Writers: Emily Dickinson- Includes biographical and bibliographical information. Also includes literary criticism for various works by the author.

Literature Network: Emily Dickinson- includes a brief biographical sketch and links to summaries about her poems and the complete text of some of her selected works.

Poetry of Emily Dickinson- an introduction to the life and writings of Emily Dickinson.

Internet Public Library: Emily Dickinson- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Poets.org: Emily Dickinson- Biographical information, critical archives, and a bibliography are noted at this site about Emily Dickinson.

Shmoop: Emily Dickinson's Poetry- literary analysis of the following poems: "I Heard a Fly Buzz... when I died," "I Felt a Funeral in My Brain," and "My Life has Stood a Loaded Gun."

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Jack London

World of Jack London- Contains articles, links, and information about Jack London.

Jack London Collection- Contains information about the biography, bibliography, and literary criticism of his work.

Literature Network: Jack London- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Yahoo Authors: Jack London- Links to various sites with information about the author

Jack London, his life and books- official site of the Jack London State Historic park.

Who was Jack London- an overview of Jack London's life. Emphasizes major phases: ranching, sailing, gold prospecting and more.

Shmoop: Call of the Wild- a literary critique of London's famous work.

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Edgar Allen Poe

Internet Public Library: Edgar Allen Poe- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Yahoo Authors: Edgar Allen Poe- Links to various sites with information about the author.

Edgar Allen Poe Museum- Contains information about his life and his work.

About Edgar Allen Poe-Complete with stories, poems, and a short biography.

Works of Edgar Allan Poe- Links to the various works of the author.

Shmoop: Edgar Allan Poe's poetry- literary analysis of the following poem: "The Raven."

Shmoop: Tell-Tale Heart- literary critique of Poe's famous work.

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John Steinbeck

Internet Public Library: John Steinbeck- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Books and Writers: John Steinbeck- Includes biographical and bibliographical information. Also includes literary criticism for various works by the author.

Yahoo Authors: John Steinbeck- Links to various sites with information about the author.

National Steinbeck Center: About John Steinbeck- This site contains biographical information, a chronology of his life, information about his books and movies and more.

Steinbeck: the California Novels- includes links to various sites about Steinbeck.

Shmoop: John Steinbeck- biographical information, critical analysis of some of the author's literautre, and more.

Shmoop: The Pearl- a literary critique of Steinbeck's famous work.

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Mark Twain

Mark Twain Official Website- this site contains biographical information, a complete listing of his publications, quotes, photos, and more.

Literature Network: Mark Twain- includes a brief biographical sketch and links to summaries about his books and the complete text of some of his selected works.

Internet Public Library: Mark Twain- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Mark Twain- information from the PBS site as a companion site to the film about Mark Twain.

About Mark Twain-general reference of biographical information about the American author Samuel L. Clemens.

Shmoop: Mark Twain- biographical information, critical analysis of some of Twain's literautre, and more.

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Washington Irving

Internet Public Library: Washington Irving- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Books and Writers: Washington Irving- Includes biographical and bibliographical information. Also includes literary criticism for various works by the author.

Literature Network: Washington Irving- includes a brief biographical sketch and links to summaries about his books and the complete text of some of his selected works.

American Literature Sites: Washington Irving- by Donna Campbell, professor at Washington State University has created a list of links to various articles about Irving and some of his works that can be found online.

Perspectives in American Literature: Washington Irving- This collection of links lead to information about Irving, primary and secondary sources about him, and a selected bibliography.

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Robert Frost

Internet Public Library: Robert Frost- Links to sites with biographical information, bibliographies, and literary criticism.

Books and Writers: Robert Frost- Includes biographical and bibliographical information. Also includes literary criticism for various works by the author.

Modern American Poetry: Robert Frost- Prepared and Compiled by Cary Nelson and Edward Brunner.  This site contains links to information about Robert Frost, his life, and his work.

Academy of American Poets: Robert Frost- biographical information, critical essays, and links to his various writings are found at this site.

Shmoop: Robert Frost's Poetry- literary analysis of the following poems: "Fire and Ice," "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mending Wall," and "Acquainted with the Night."

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General Author Sites

Google's Web Directory of Authors

InfoPlease: Biography

Biography. com

Biographical Dictionary

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Last Updated: 09/11/09
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School