Gothic Undercurrents
What was haunting the American nation in the 1850s? The three writers treated in this program <Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson> use poetry and prose to explore the dark side of nineteenth-century America.
Authors Covered - This section of the Instructor Guide contains biographical information on 10 authors, and includes hyperlinks to related Archive materials.
Timeline - The Unit timeline references literary text publishing dates with critical historical events, building a contextual framework.
Find additional resources, including primary source materials, interactives, and downloadable print materials, at: http://www.learner.org/amerpass/unit06/