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Anne Bradstreet

Anne Bradstreet, colonial American woman, was America's first poet. She wrote of domestic and religious themes. Find links to great resources on this site and on the Net.
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Anne Bradstreet
A biography of Anne Bradstreet, America's first published poet whose writings allow insight into the experience of the early Puritans in New England.

Anne Bradstreet Poetry
Anne Bradstreet's poetry dealt with typical Puritan religious and spiritual themes, but also defended women's Reason and addressed the immortality of writing itself.

Anne Bradstreet Quotes
Quotations from America's first published poet.

Anne Bradstreet
Esther Lombardi, About's Classic Literature Guide, with a biography and links for Anne Bradstreet.

"Contemplations"
An About Classic Literature etext of the Anne Bradstreet poem.

In My Solitary Hours In My Dear Husband His Absence
An About Classic Literature etext of the Anne Bradstreet poem.

The American Sense of Puritan
Helpful context on the Puritan world view reflected in Anne Bradstreet's poetry and typical of the world in which she lived and wrote.

Anne Bradstreet
Paul Reuben's study page for Anne Bradstreet. Includes an extensive bibliography and some study questions.

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