1.   The course is designed to help students broaden their knowledge of modern American literature.

2.   American literature has always had a degree of regional or ethnic content.

3.   American literature needs the small presses, and the small presses need Bill Henderson.

4.   Although I make no claim for omniscience in American literature, I remain astonished that William Bartram had escaped me to this point.

5.   An imaginary scene where Bryson is set upon by bears may be the funniest moment in modern American literature.

6.   At issue is the John Adams Institute, a modest but vigorous private cultural center that offers an unusual window on American literature and ideas.

7.   Baldwin did most of the necessary coursework to earn a PhD in American literature, failing only to complete her doctoral dissertation.

8.   A math tutor as well, Daniel catches up on sleep during one of four Advanced Placement classes that include physics and American literature.

9.   A lecturer in American literature at the University of Hawaii, she dabbled in short stories and literary critiques.

10.   A New York misunderstanding changed the course of American literature.