University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: Women Writers of the English Renaissance
A brief overview of women writers during the English Renaissance. Related links to different writers.
British Library
British Library: Using Discovering Literature in the Classroom
Written by the English and Media Centre with the Learning Team at the British Library, this free pack shows you how to make the most of the wealth of materials on the Discovering Literature website. Alongside digitized manuscripts and...
Virginia Commonwealth University
On American Romanticism: Definitions From a Handbook to Literature
This page, from A Handbook to Literature, provides a definition of Romanticism and identifies characteristics of the Romantic movement. Describes the Romantic Period in American literature and names major writers of the period.
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Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
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Literature of India: Indian Writing in English
This site looks at Indian literature in English. Tracing the beginning of Indian literature from the 18th century this site analyses key literary figures up to present day.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: Norton Anthology: Victorian Age Topics in Literature
This resource discusses four controversies that concerned the Victorians: evolution, industrialism, what the Victorians called "The Woman Question," and Great Britain's identity as an imperial power. Includes multiple-choice quiz and...
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology: Twentieth Century Topics
Explore the world of Twentieth Century British literature through this informative site. Find out how and why Georgian and Modernism movements developed. Includes a quiz.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: A Dictionary of the English Language
Read an overview of "A Dictionary of the English Language" by Samuel Johnson and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mining Literature for Deeper Meanings
Writing a great English paper can be tough because literature doesn't always reveal its deeper meanings immediately. Amy E. Harter offers a few tips on how to read and write more critically and thoughtfully. [4:12]
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Goucher English / General Prologue
This site, prepared for college English literature students, deals with the following aspects of Chaucer's General Prologue from "The Canterbury Tales": Genre, Form, Characters, Summary, Issues, and General Sources. Also contains...
British Library
British Library: Language & Literature: Dictionaries and Meanings
Article discusses the history of English dictionaries over a five-hundred-year period. Includes selections from Samuel Johnson's dictionary of 1755 and the Oxford English Dictionary. With useful comments about the origins of words,...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: A Prelude to Beowulf
Before reading the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf," students should explore the Dark Ages through researching the fundamental characteristics of the art and literature produced during this period. This website provides links for doing...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Penelope's English Experiences by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This early 1900's work was written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, the author famously known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Life of Milton by Samuel Johnson
This annotated version of Johnson's Life of Milton contains hyperlinks to explanatory notes added by the editor of the online edition.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: The Life of Pope by Samuel Johnson
This is an online edition of a text printed in 1905. An abridged version is also available.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Professor by Charlotte Bronte
Published under the pseudonym of Currer Bell, this is one of Bronte's earliest works, formatted for online reading.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 1861)
Read the full text of Elizabeth Barrett Brownings poems, including the audio of "Sonnets from the Portuguese 43". Includes a short biography.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Robert Browning (1812 1889)
This resource is dedicated to the poet, Robert Browning. With links to many of his poems, podcasts discussing his works, and related articles.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit by Coleridge
The complete text of this literary work is available to download or read online in multiple digital formats.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Battle of Maldon, or Byrhtnoth?s Death
This article, from the Cambridge History of English and American Literature, provides an overview of the patriotic poem, the Battle of Maldon.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Vcu: On American Romanticism
This scholarly essay looks at the underlying notions of unity and perfection in the universe as common characteristics of Romantic literature in America.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to Restoration Comedy
This article introduces the characters, conventions, and historical context of Restoration comedy, and explores what the genre has to say about gender, courtship, and class.
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Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Drew Hayden Taylor
Drew Hayden Taylor is First Nations Canadian playwright. In addition to biographical information, there are links to bibliographies here.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: 'Reason Is but Choosing': Freedom of Thought and John Milton
From his politics and religious writings to "Paradise Lost", this article traces how the life and work of John Milton were guided by the principle of freedom of thought and how in doing so he challenged fundamental aspects of...
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