Sarah Orne Jewett Biography
Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American regional author best known for short stories and color sketches that reflected her roots in Maine. EIL 1.1.
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Historical Fiction: A List of Favorites
Reading historical fiction and biographies is one of the best ways to immerse in a time period and learn in a memorable way. Some of the best fiction I’ve ever read was written for...
Romantic Period — American Literature
The Romantic Period, 1820-1860: Fiction Outline of American Literature: Chapter 4 Protagonists of the American Romance are haunted, alienated individuals. By Kathryn VanSpanckeren The American Novelist The Romance: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe...
Top 10 Reasons to Read Fiction
Dr. Randy Laist of Goodwin College offers a thoughtful list of his top 10 reasons for reading fiction. Building cultural literacy is just the beginning — stories not only offer a portal into other...
