Amherst College News

On Poets and Poetry - Prof. William H. Pritchard '53

Nov 3 2009

With nearly a century of experience teaching English at Amherst between them, David Sofield and Bill Pritchard have plenty to talk about when it comes to poetry, literary criticism, the genius of Milton, the appeal of Frost and the debatable merits of Billy Collins.

History of Homes - In the Classroom with Kevin Sweeney

Oct 27 2009

History professor Kevin Sweeney is a historian of “material culture” which involves researching archeological sites, estate sale records, wills and census reports to uncover clues about consumption and use of goods ranging from food to furniture to firearms.

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Nov 9 2009

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