Washington State University
Washington State University: Herrick Poetic Variations
Robert Herrick's "Delight in Disorder" is presented and the author asks the reader to identify the poetic variations in meter and rhyme in this poem. Good exercise.
Other
Book Page Interview: Gary Soto
This site, part of the online version of the magazine BookPage, provides a 1998 interview with Gary Soto, in which he discusses the themes of some of his works, his background, and his use of different genres of writing.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: William Shakespeare for Kids
A webpage about the biography of William Shakespeare who was a playwright for the English theatre during the Renaissance at the Globe Theatre of London.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Phillis Wheatley
Learn details about the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first black woman poet of note in the United States.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jean Toomer
Learn interesting facts about Jean Toomer, African-American poet and novelist.
University of Minnesota
Jane Yolen Speaks!
This site is a bit hard to read, but it includes some up to date info on author Jane Yolen. There are some great pictures and links as well.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1969
This site from The Nobel Foundation features a comprehensive presentation of Beckett, including curriculum vitae, photo, prize presentation, Nobel diploma, and links.
University of Virginia
U Va Library: The Jorge Luis Borges Collection
This resource has a short biography of Borges. The hypertext here includes two copies of his original work including Borges' own drawings.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: A Poem by Yusef Komunyakaa
Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate, reviews Yusef Komunyakaa in "The Poet's Corner" for the Washington Post. Komunyakaa's poem "Woebegone" is featured.
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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
Robert Browning
A compilation of a variety of excellent resources on Victorian writer Robert Browning. Includes a detailed biography, list of works, social and political history of the Victorian age, and essays about the literary aspects of Browning's...
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Gerard Manley Hopkins
This Victorian Web site is provides an excellent collection of information related to the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) and his work. Content ranges from social and political history to the themes, imagery, and poetic structure...
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The Victorian Web: Oscar Wilde
The Victorian Web offers a comprehensive overview of Oscar Wilde, a scandalous dramatist of the Victorian Age. In addition to a robust selection of biographies, this site also includes a focus on Wilde's sexuality, the social and...
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Eliabeth Bishop
This profile of Elizabeth Bishop reveals her life and art as a poet and includes links to selected poems.
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Lewis Carroll
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98), better known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland, was also a poet who specialized in light verse. His life is profiled here and links are provided to examples of his poetry.
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T. S. Eliot
Who was Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965 CE)? Use this site to learn more about this famous poet through a brief biographical sketch. You will also have an opportunity to read some of his poetry when you click on featured titles.
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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Learn more about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832 CE) when you visit this informative site. This resource features a biographical sketch and some links to titles of poetry.
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Dylan Thomas
This site featuring a brief biographical sketch of Dylan Thomas (1914-1953 CE). You can also view several of his poems with one click of the mouse.
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William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth (1770-1850 CE) was a famous poet. To learn more about his life and work check out this site. This resource features a biographical sketch along with links to specific titles.
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E. E. Cummings
To learn more about the famous author E.E. Cummings (1894-1962 CE) check out this informative site.
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Robert Frost
Can you name any of Robert Frost's (1874-1963 CE) poems? Use this website to learn more about this author and his poetry.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadworth Longfellow (1807-1882 CE) shows his brilliance through his poetry on this site.