American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement
The Academy of Achievement brings students face-to-face with the extraordinary leaders, thinkers, and pioneers who have shaped our world. Features include profiles of academy members (author Amy Tan at the time of this writing) and...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Takakazu Seki Kowa
The University of St. Andrews offers this biography of Takakazu Seki Kowa. Many interesting links are provided.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation: George "Machine Gun" Kelly
Information about the life, crimes (including quotes from ransom notes and newspaper articles), and capture of the infamous gangster, George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Daniel Webster.
This site gives many quotes from Webster's famous writings and speeches.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
This fascinating site gives information on Lewis Carroll's famous works. Read about characters, themes and find useful quotations.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Geronimo
This site provides biographical information about the great Native American, Geronimo. This site also contains a few quotes from Geronimo himself as well as a few images of the Native American.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean Paul Sartre
This site gives a biography of French novelist, playwright, existentialist philosopher, and literary critic, Jean-Paul Sarte. It provides his life overview, a list of major works with a bibliography, quotations, and links to further...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jane Goodall
Learn about Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees, which makes her a hero to animals and people. This resource includes quotes, images and links to further information on Goodall, the "Earthkeeper hero."
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Raven
Read about Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem The Raven. This site contains insights into the the symobls, imagery and wordplay found in the poem as well as useful study questions.
Other
Quotes on Liberty and Virtue
Follow links to find various quotes on Liberty and Virtue. Some are from other famous people.
Curated OER
Famous Texans: Sam Houston
Here you can learn all about Sam Houston, "Governor of two states, president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. senator, and military hero, was one of the most colorful figures of 19th-century America." Trivia and quotes are also included.
Curated OER
Famous American Trials: "The Chicago Seven" Trial
Chronology, trial transcripts, biographies, court decisions and quotes from the defendants are included in this detailed analysis of the trial of the Chicago Seven, the seven charged for inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Kurt Vonnegut
This lesson focuses on Kurt Vonnegut, a science fiction author who is famous for his quotes and satire. It features his short story "Harrison Bergeron," an after-reading quiz, and a writing assignment about it. It also provides the NPR:...
This Nation
This nation.com: Perry Et Al. V. Sindermann
ThisNation.com offers very complete information on the famous 1972 Supreme Court case, Perry Et Al. v. Sindermann. Includes footnotes and quotes.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Rupert Brooke (1887 1915)
An extensive biography of English poet Rupert Brooke with quotes from many of his famous poems, including those about World War I. Links to the text of seven such poems is included, along with three that first appeared in "Poetry"...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: The American Dream
Read inspiring quotes from famous Americans about how they perceive the concept of the "American Dream."
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Courage
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they displayed courage in their lives.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Integrity
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate integrity.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Passion
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate passion for a goal, a dream, a cause, or a pursuit.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Perseverance
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate perseverance in their lives.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Preparation
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Vision
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they opened up their imaginations to a larger vision in order to surpass the limits that society or others may have imposed on them.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Matthew Arnold (1822 1888)
A detailed essay on the works of Victorian author Matthew Arnold. Includes quotes from many of his famous works and an extensive bibliography. With links to many of his poems, including Dover Beach, Consolation, The Buried Life, and more.
NC State University
Scribbling Women: American Female Authors
Alluding to a famous Hawthorne quote, "Scribbling Women" is collection of dramatized stories written by American female authors. Some resources may require a free membership.