American Literature 246 Web Wednesday Assignment #2

 

(20 points possible)

 

E Perhaps print this page out and check off the steps as you complete them.

 

DUE: Beginning of class, Thursday, October 19, 2006

 

                                                                                                   

Exploring early Twentieth Century Authors

 

ü      First, select one of the American writers listed below:

 

·        Edwin Arlington Robinson

·        Paul Laurence Dunbar

·        Willa Cather

·        Gertrude Stein

·        Robert Frost

 

ü      Next, using at least two legitimate Internet resources, find out what you can about your author’s life and contribution to American literature.

 

ü      Finally, in a page, summarize your discoveries. 

 

      • What were the most important events in your author’s life? 
      • What key events helped shape his or her artistic perspective and style?
      • In your final paragraph and in your own words, what was your author’s contribution to American literature?

 

 

 

 

Note: Please remember that since this is a ‘W’ course, the quality of your writing will in part determine the points you earn.  Please turn in a thoughtful, edited draft.