A detailed discussion of the worship of Aten during the reign of Amen-Hetep IV (Amenhotep), including a translation of the "Hymn to Aten".

A short introduction to St. Ambrose that includes a list of hymns written by him. The hymns exemplify his theology. Includes midi audio files for some of the hymns.

This site provides a brief biography of St. Bede, plus links to two of his hymns.

Wikipedia offers biographical information on Anglo Saxon poet, Caedmon, including "Caedmon's Hymn of Creation."

At this website, find responses to several questions concerning the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Learn about Dickinson's use of meter, her use of hymns, and about questions, one should consider while reading Dickinson.

Ralph T.H. Griffith's translation of the Rig Veda. A good site for locating specific hymns.

Extensive profile of the life of American poet and reformer, Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910). She is best remembered as the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Portrait and a brief profile of Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words to "Battle Hymn of the Republic."

This site provides a translation of the hymn, "Hail, Harbinger of Morn," written by the Venerable Bede. No commentary.

We will gather and organize evidence from parts one and two of The Joy Luck Club and the excerpts from Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother to prepare to write.

A short English biography of this Besancon born musician and Protestant hymn writer, famous for his musical setting of 150 Psalms. Includes a midi audio file of one of Goudimel's hymns.

This Classical Composers Database site describes the influence Martin Luther had on music, especially his contribution of the modern Christian hymn.

This site provides a moderate-length biography, one of Bede's hymns, and a related prayer in traditional and modern language.

An image of "The Revelation of St John: 13. The Adoration of the Lamb and the Hymn of the Chosen", created by Albrecht Durer from 1497-98 (Woodcut, 39 x 28 cm).

An extensive look at the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers, along with audio clips, a biography, and sources for more information.

This site, from the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook, provides a series of primary source documents on Rome's religious history. It includes prayers and hymns as well as writings from Cato, Cicero, Livy, and Plutarch.

The complete text of James Weldon Johnson's novel, "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man," and his lyrics, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The texts can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 format. In addition, each...

PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of Agni the god of fire. Known as one of the deities most often found in hymns of the "Rig Veda." Describes Agni's physical features, his life story, and his...

This Edmund Spenser site features links to Spenser quotes, a biography, essays, and scholarly articles written as well as selected poems.

This site is provided by the University of Toronto. Index of poetry of Edmund Spenser, with links to each. Many poems include explanatory notes.

Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).

This Bibliomania.com site a biography of the 19th century American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). Discusses his parents, early youth, education, literary ambitions, years of travel and study, Harvard tenure, love for...

Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought,...

A complete, searchable text of "Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes," which was illustrated by George Randolph Barse and others.