Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Writers
Metis writers are profiled in this document. Their works of fiction most often addressthe complicated nature of being mixed-heritage, finding acceptance of that fact, and fighting racism.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Pauline Johnson Performs in Winnipeg, 1897
Pauline Johnson, "a reader or reciter of talent as well as a writer," performed in Winnipeg in 1897, and this is an account of that performance from the "Winnipeg Free Press." Read about Johnson's costumes, her portrayals of a "heathen...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
BBC
Bbc Four: Audio Interviews: Wystan Hugh Auden 1907 1973
A brief biography of writer W. H. Auden. Discusses the influence of Marx and Freud on his poetry, the didactic nature of his work, the aim of the arts, the importance of fun, recognizing great art, and the musical treatment of poets' work.
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Detection of Black Holes [Pdf]
Article outlining the scientific history behind the discovery of black holes. The writer discusses how scientific theories guide scientists in creating explanations for natural phenomena.
PBS
Pbs Ken Burns: American Lives: Mark Twain
In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating...