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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.
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
Quotes by Anne Bradstreet - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
Anne Bradstreet and Her Time
385-page online ebook, originally published in 1891, written by Helen Campbell.
Anne Bradstreet: Selected Bibliography
Article and book list compiled by Dr. Donna M. Campbell, Gonzaga University.
In Honour of that High and Mighty Princess, Queen Elizabeth
A poem by the colonial American poet, Anne Bradstreet. Includes extensive notes on language and allusions.
The Life of Anne Bradstreet
A short student essay on Anne Bradstreet, with bibliography of three sources.
"To My Dear and Loving Husband"
A study page for this Anne Bradstreet poem, from Ann Woodlief.

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