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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Every Man in His Humor by Ben Jonson

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben Jonson's play is offered here in multiple digital formats. It includes a substantial introduction offering background on the play and its author.
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century Literature: Collection Items

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover a wealth of original sources from 20th-century literature, including manuscripts, first editions, newspapers, diaries, letters, photographs, and maps.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: John Gay (1685 1732)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the English poet, John Gay.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Every Man Out of His Humor

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the text of this 1599 play, taken from a 1853 edition of the work. No commentary or interpretation is offered.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Oberon, the Fairy Prince by Ben Jonson

For Students 9th - 10th
This etext of Ben Jonson's "Oberon, The Fairy Prince" is unaltered, and this etext also preserves, as much as possible within the constraints of the medium, the layout of the print edition.
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Other

University of Delaware Library: Bernard Shaw Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical details on the life and work of George Bernard Shaw.
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Other

International Vegetarian Union: History of Vegetarianism: George Bernard Shaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Shaw as an adherent of vegetarianism, with excerpts on vegetarianism, vivisection, and animals from his writing.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Poetry of j.m. Synge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains 4 of Synge's poems: "The Curse", "Danny," "On an Anniversary," and "Queens," as well as definitions for any vocabulary you might not know.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: His Life: London and Court Associations

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical description of Heywood's associates and connections.
Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Derek (Alton) Walcott

For Students 9th - 10th
This Calendar of Authors' Literature webpage has biographical sketch about of this West Indian poet and playwright who received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. Walcott's works often deal with the conflict between his Caribbean...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Synge, j.m. bartleby.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives short biography on J.M. Synge, and includes information on his most famous play, "The Playboy of the Western World."
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: An Ideal Husband

For Students 9th - 10th
This still current play, An Ideal Husband , is still relevant today. Read about the fascinating plot, setting and characters in this comprehensive site.