Princeton University
Strait Through: Magellan to Cook & the Pacific
A comprehensive look at the Pacific Islands and their explorers, including Magellan and James Cook. Includes a look at literary classics such as the Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Robinson Crusoe.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scenes From the Tale of Genji
This pair of screens illustrates scenes from four chapters of Japan's classic literary work, "The Tale of Genji," written by a female courtier by the name of Murasaki Shikibu in around the tenth-eleventh centuries. It is a romantic novel...
Other
Today in Literature: Today's Story
Each day, this site provides a different biography or interesting story about a great book or day in literary history. Many of the archived articles are available in full; others are available only in summary for free access. Authors run...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Literature: What Makes a Good Short Story?
This interactive exhibit takes learners on a literary journey through the classic short story.
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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]
This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Cezanne
WebMuseum's page on artist Paul Cezanne contains links to a biography, which details his life and gives examples and information on his works; a critique of him and his works; an examination of the themes of his works; and many pictures...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Roman Silversmith: Drinking Cups of the Elite
Silver drinking cups with relief decoration were very popular in the 1st centuries B.C. and A.D. Cups were sometimes made in pairs to encourage conversation about the scenes on the vessels. Cupids, scenes of Bacchus, the Roman god of...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Two Hearts That Beat as One" by Frank Norris
"Two Hearts that Beat as One" is the first of four in the collection about the Three Black Crowes by Frank Norris. Read the full text on this site.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Tragedy
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of tragedy.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Symbolism
This tutorial focuses on symbolism in literature and how it reveals a deeper meaning. It provides a slide show that discusses what symbolism is, why and how it is used, how to identify it, common symbols, and classic symbols.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy, but soon questions her rush to judgement - in this classic commentary on love, propriety,...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Themed Book Lists
This site has lists of books for teachers and students categorized by theme. Includes alphabet books, sports and folk tales.
Other
Treehouse Tv: Babar: Activities
At the online home of the television series Babar, based on the children's literary classic featuring the wise and wonderful Babar the Elephant, find fun activities on all things Babar: crafts, wallpapers, stickers, and coloring pages.
Emory University
Emory University: History of Drama
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Short Story Elements Trivia Quiz
This site shares a short story elements trivia game. Examples of short story elements are applied to high school classic literature.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Animal Farm
A classic novel, Animal Farm, has captured readers for decades. Read about the main characters, themes and study questions to learn more about the novel in this excellent site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Made into a classic film, the novel, Breakfast at Tiffany's is looked at in depth in this interesting and informative site.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Frederick Chopin
This site from the North Park University provides a brief biographical sketch of pianist Frederick Chopin describes briefly the Polish nationalist themes in his compositions.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
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.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Other
On "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Acclaimed literary critic Dana Gioia analyzes Longfellow's classic narrative poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," encouraging readers to see beyond the story into the rationale for the structure and style of the poem.