THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Watch the video and learn about the American Civil War. 

The Civil War was a transitional period for writers of the day. A transition from romanticism to realism. During this time, two brilliants poets emerged: Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson.

Learn about the life of W. Whitman. 

Now listen to one of his poems I hear America singing. Comment on its meaning. 

Now listen to one of Dickinson's poems Success Is Counted Sweetest. Which one do you like most?