American Memory Project

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American Memory Project
Janice DiGiulio Amy Dolci Terry Foster
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Website Goals

• To provide visitors with a comprehensive
  knowledge of Robert Penn Warren
• To provide an overview of the award winning novel
  All the Kings Men
• To introduce visitors to literary analysis of All
  the Kings Men
• To assist in the teaching of All the Kings Men
  through lesson plans developed for middle school,
  high school and undergraduate study

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Robert Penn Warren

• Born April 24, 1905
• First Published Works
• Understanding Poetry - 1938
• Understanding Literature 1942
• Revolutionized the teaching of literature in
  Universities
• First poet laureate of the United States - 1986
• Died September 15, 1989

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All the Kings Men

• Published - 1946
• Pulitzer Prize 1947
• Depicts rise and fall of politician Huey Long
• Considered best American political novel of all
  time
• Made into film 1949, 2005

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OurAmerican Memory Project Website

• Robert Penn Warren