Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Derek Walcott
Biographical sketch of Derek Walcott, a West Indian poet and playwright noted for works that explore the Caribbean cultural experience. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: John Edgar Wideman
Biographical sketch of John Edgar Wideman, American writer regarded for his intricate literary style in novels about the experiences of black men in contemporary urban America.
Cengage Learning
Teaching Clifton: Classroom Issues & Strategies
Some general strategies, discussion questions & teaching information from the Heath Anthology for teachers interested in teaching Clifton's poetry.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Louisa May Alcott
This site from ibiblio.org provides a very brief synopsis of Louisa May Alcott's life and accomplishments as a writer includes a link to a full-text of her book, "Little Women."
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Lucille Clifton
This site from the University at Buffalo gives a page devoted to Clifton that offers an excerpt of her writing, a short biography & bibliography. Also includes photos of the author.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 1834)
Read sonnets by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: "Work without hope," and "One a Discovery Made Too Late." Page links to an introductory essay.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792 1822)
Links to the texts of five sonnets written by Percy Shelley are provided at this site.
Other
Chicanas: Lorna Dee Cervantes
Short introduction to the poet as a Mexican-American poet, activist & artist. Scroll to paragraph.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This site offers a biography of Coleridge, with links to other historical figures and a list of his collected works.
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Other
Sanctuary Psychiatric Center: Poetry as Therapy [Pdf]
Livingston is quoted in this article regarding the use of poetry as therapy. Must scroll to her comment.
Curated OER
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This Ann Petry website examines her accomplishments and her inspirations. Five of her literary works are summarized and reviewed at the bottom of the page.