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This article examines one of American Literature's classics, Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson. It was one of America's first best sellers and remains a favorite among American literary hardcover classics. The article contains contemporary and original critical reactions. It also has pictures and links as well as electronic versions of the novel and ebook readers as well as other academic resources available.

In his "The Philosophy of Composition" Poe tells us that he begins writing with "the consideration of an effect" (1598). Almost all of Poe's poetry and fiction give evidence to support Poe's claim that the intended effect, upon the reader, is indeed central to his creative work. This article explores that intended effect and its centrality in Poe's famous short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher".

nice collection of e-books of literary classics.

various interpretations by interested people of poems, plays, novels etc. always worth a try

This article examines the American literary tradition, specifically early American writing, to understand the roots of the concept of Manifest Destiny. It examines literature in America as well as literature and nature during colonialism in the Americas and on into the United States as it expanded westward. The article also has links, books, ebooks, and ebook readers as well as other academic resources available.