While there is very good biographical information here, the Society is more of a scholarly institution. There are audio clips (look for the Real Player logo), links and suggested readings as well.

Here are several questions and ideas one should keep in mind while reading the poems of Emily Dickinson.

Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.

A site from an ecumenical Christian community that collects the writings of early church fathers on the cross of Jesus, along with meditations and hymns on the same subject.

Creation hymn from the Rig Veda, translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Includes explanation of terms.

Read a brief biography and the full text of many of Crashaw's poems at this site.

Shelley's controversial life is briefly sketched here, and the full text of a number of his poems is included.

Read several of the famous metaphysical poet's works at this site, along with a brief sketch of his life.

The varied career of Ben Jonson is profiled here briefly, and the full text of some of his poems is included.

Some of Milton's shorter verse is offered here, along with a biographical sketch.

This site from The Victorian Web includes a complete list of the works of Matthew Arnold, with links to related essays and sometimes to the texts themselves.

This site contais a listing of Choral Preludes for the Easter season.

This site contains selected quotes from famous literary works of the English poet, John Milton.

A brief biographical overview of Ben Jonson including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Jonson is also provided.

This resource provides information on Charles Ives (1874-1954 CE). This American composer's job, and source of income, was actually running an insurance agency. He would compose and play music at night, after work. Use this site to learn...

Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.

Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, as well as of the Homeric Hymns. Today the hymns are considered to be later works but many still regard Homer as the author or...

Having taken holy orders in 1807, he took up the family living of Hodnet in Shropshire. In 1809 he married Amelia Shipley, daughter of the Dean of St Asaph. He was made prebendary of St Asaph in 1812, appointed Bampton lecturer for 1815,...

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 - October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, and poet most famous as the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the Battle Hymn of the Republic and for proclaiming Mother's Day in 1870. Mrs. Howe also focused her energy on women's suffrage.

(1835-1893) Protestant and religious leader that wrote the hymn "O little town of Bethlehem "

This site from Ibiblio.org presents information on the musical accomplishments of Hildegard of Bingen. It contains a brief biography of the abbess and saint, and lists how she excelled in letters, plays, botany, and music.