Literature of the Civil War

Read and discuss some of the great American writers and their work in the mid-19th century. This feature explores the themes of slavery, the role of women, and the experience of war.

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Black and white drawing of Shakespeare

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday

Celebrate the Bard of Avon’s birthday with Folger Shakespeare’s Library “Online Resources for Teachers.” You’ll find “Shakespeare for Kids,” games and puzzles to engage younger students, and free audio-video resources designed to help you teach Shakespeare to older ones.

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Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes

Seis gigantes de la literatura hispana

Descubre algunos de los más grandes poetas hispanos.

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Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes

Six Hispanic Literary Giants

Explore the great Hispanic poets, from 1600 to present.

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Launchpad: Flowers from Emily

Emily as Myth | Emily as Poet-Gardener | A Lady Red Upon The Hill | The Daisy Follows Soft the Sun | A Sepal, a Petal, and a Thorn | The Gentian Weaves Her Fingers | When Roses Cease to Bloom, Dear | Reference

If we love Flowers, are we not ‘born again’ every Day?

-- Emily Dickinson, Letter 1037

A portrait of young Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson: An American Poet for All Seasons

EDSITEment celebrates the life and work of American poet Emily Dickinson, including her talents as baker and gardener.

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Launchpad: "A Jury of Her Peers," by Susan Glaspell

Thinking about the Story | Thinking with the Story

World Poetry Day

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UN: World Poetry Month

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

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1694, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz is forced to give up her writing

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Sor Juana, la poetisa: Los sonetos
Sor Juana, the Poet: The Sonnets
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Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Timeline

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