(Written in 1775 by Phillis Wheatley, who mailed her poem to General Washington.) Celestial choir! enthron’d in realms of light,Columbia’s scenes of glorious toils I write.While freedom’s cause her anxious breast alarms,She flashes dreadful... The post General Washington Poem by Phillis Wheatley appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
Baroque art, an introduction by DR. ESPERANÇA CAMARA [An example of Baroque art:] Gian Lorenzo Bernini, View to Cathedra Petri (or Chair of St. Peter), 1647–53, gilded bronze, gold, wood, stained glass (Apse of Saint... The post Baroque Art appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
The fireside poets – also known as the schoolroom or household poets – were a group of 19th-century American poets associated with New England. These poets were very popular among readers and critics both... The post America’s Fireside Poets appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
MICHAEL ANGELO a drama written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Michel, piu che mortal, Angel divino. — ARIOSTO. Similamente operando all’ artista ch’ a l’abito dell’ arte e man che trema. — DANTE, Par. xiii.,... The post Michael Angelo, Drama by Longfellow appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
ULYSSES, ORDER, AND MYTH A book review by T. S. Eliot, regarding: Ulysses. By James Joyce. 8 vo. 752 pages. Shakespeare and Company, Paris. Limited edition. MR JOYCE’S book has been out long enough for no... The post T. S. Eliot on Ulysses by Joyce appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
Listen to an audio version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” James Thurber’s classic short story, read aloud by Mattie Overall. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (1939) is a short story by... The post Audio: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
Poems by American poet William Cullen Bryant: “Thanatopsis” “To a Waterfowl” “March” (5th poem on this page of March Poetry) To read a humorous account of Bryant’s poetry, written by one of his peers,... The post William Cullen Bryant Poems appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
Newell Convers Wyeth (October 22, 1882 – October 19, 1945), known as N. C. Wyeth, was an American painter and illustrator. He was a student of Howard Pyle and became one of America’s most... The post N. C. Wyeth Biography appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
Learn more about the epic poem Beowulf and the story behind its manuscript, from actors, historians, poets, and librarians.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
AN OUTLINE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLES I. SOURCES OF MATERIAL 1. What appears to have suggested the subject to the writer? 2. How much of the article was based on his... The post Rubric for Feature Articles appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell