Research--4th 2010

Meta DuEwa Jones writes about the controversial works of Imamu (Amiri) Baraka including his poem "Somebody Blew Up America" and other poems regarding race, sexual orientation, gender, and other topics.

This is an article that analyzes Lee's evolving relationship with his father as portrayed in his poetry.

This essay is about biographical information of Carl Sandburg. It also gives analysis on his life and events in his life influenced his writings.

This article talks about Carl Sandburg's writing style and how it reflects his social views. For example, Carl Sandburg used simple language to indicate commonness, an aspect of socialist views.

This biographical essay highlights H.D.'s life as a writer and highlights her life in a personal. It also relates the different aspects & events in H.D.'s life to suggest influences to her own poetry.

This biographical essay highlights H.D.'s life as a writer and highlights her life in a personal. It also relates the different aspects & events in H.D.'s life to suggest influences to her own poetry.

A critical essay on the strength and endurance Anne Sexton illustrated throughout her difficult life. The hardships and the struggles she encountered which led to her eventual suicide

A critical essay on the achievements of Anne Sexton and the impact on those around her following her death

This critical essay explains Plath's work as marking the death of Romanticism, with an emphasis on her themes of tragedy.

This is an overview of one of her poetry collections that discuss the different sections of her poems. This poem collection shows the struggles of African Americans and talks about different relationship effects.

An interview with Maya Angelou discussing her writings and the meaning behind it. Then main topic in focus is how her writings portray life of an African American.

This is an interview with Robert Siegel (the host), and Allen Ginsberg/Gary Snyder, where Siegel discusses with the two about a specific reading some time ago, "Howl".

This page is an overview of Gary Snyder's work, "Anasazi". It talks of how Snyder got the influence he needed from the Native American people to write it.

This is a somewhat extensive biography of Joy Harjo. I skipped to the sidelights section because it gives more important information about Harjo's writing influences. The sidelights section also provides commentary about Harjo's books and poetry from critics-incorporates direct quotes.

This is a great biography! ;) It gives the specific and influential events of Joy Harjo's career. Also includes helpful explanations of Harjo's writing style.

"The Last Tea," a short story written by Dorothy Parker, is about the conversation that takes place between a woman and one of her detached suitors. The overview offers an analysis of the story and the different view points from each character.

Essay provides an overview and critical analysis on Dorothy Parker's poem, "Résumé" which deals with the irony of suicide.

Critical Essay which examines the themes of Joy Harjo's poetry, and also addresses the subjects that she identifies with the most.

This is a broadcast transcript of Joy Harjo's essay for This I Believe The broadcast starts off with a brief introduction of Joy Harjo. Then includes Joy's essay. I suggest listening to the broadcast, it is more effective when you actually listen to Joy.

A supportive and congratulatory essay about Joy Harjo's unique style of combining her Native American traditions to create a new view of the American landscape.

An overview of Joy Harjo's early life and career. Includes sections of some of her poems followed by commentary on the relevance of Joy's various themes in her works.