This entry, from the Cambridge History of English and American Literature, provides a description of the poetry written in the second half of the nineteenth century by poets of the American West, namely Bret Harte. It examines common characteristics of the poetry and describes its "element of novelty" and "immigrant character." RL.11-12.9 18,19,20th Cent. Amer Lit

A critical analysis of Johnson's commentary on the period later called the Renaissance by Jack Lynch. In-depth article with extensive notes and bibliography.

This resource provides photocopies of various types of information about social dancing and its influence on people.

This site explores the writing of an analytical essay in terms of a review of literature. The site provides guidelines for students to follow when writing the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It also offers links to useful handouts. W.9-10.9b Research/Argum, W.11-12.9a