A text based article focusing on Florida and the Civil War including soldier participation, important events and battles, defeats, and finally the growth of anti-war feelings as the war neared an end.

This is an introduction to a unit Seventeenth Century British Literature including Shakespeare's plays, Sir Francis Bacon's essay form, and the influence of "The King James Bible."

"Adventure of Walter and the Rabbits", written in 1908 by Milton Goldsmith, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 31 page book is appropriate for early readers.

America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.

See an iconic poster of Bob Dylan, created by Milton Glaser, and read about its style.

"Sound Experiments" drive this lesson plan. Sonnet analysis is accompanied by readings based on specific emotions. At this website, there are several links full-text sonnets by such authors as Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Longfellow, and...

Paradise Lost is an epic poem (12 books, totaling more than 10,500 lines) written in blank verse, telling the biblical tale of the Fall of Mankind. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and...

Elvis' television appearances shocked the public through his provocative dancing. This site describes the controversy.

The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of "drama" in writing.

Gary Snyder is the focus of this biography, identifying his contributions to literature through poetry. Click on "Gary Snyder Activities" for related artifacts and activities.

This is a site from The Academy of American Poets about the poet William Blake (1757-1827 CE). While the primary purpose of the site is to provide a biography of the author, there are very good links on the page. By clicking on the links...

Find your favorite Hall of Famer in this extensive list. A brief biography is included for each player.

This discussion of blank verse is taken from a larger article on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater. It defines the term and discusses its importance in the history of British poetry.

Examine representations of gender and sexuality in Restoration and 18th-century literature including Paradise Lost and The Rape of the Lock, and explore the works of early women writers such as Aphra Behn, Frances Burney and Margaret...

In this lesson plan summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and concepts related to how policymakers can influence economic growth. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level...

The Civil Wars and the Restoration of the monarchy, the Enlightenment or 'Age of Reason', and British colonialism: investigate the political and religious contexts of Restoration and 18th-century literature.

A website covering 17th century English literature. Extensive list of links connected to many prominent writers of the time. A detailed historical timeline of the 17th century provided.

The New Arts Library offers a short descriptions of each of the characters in "Paradise Lost." Includes major and minor characters. Great guide to help keep the characters fresh in your mind.

Delve into the world of William Wordsworth's work. This site provides links to biographical information on the author and lesson plans and activities for a few of his works.

A wealth of full text poems, along with a brief biography and a recommended book, makes up this site.

This site is provided for by Country Studies. By 1980, many Americans were ready for a change. Within the Republican party, the New Right emerged which brought along with it a new conservatism and a winning presidential candidate in...

This site from the Dickenson College provides a look at William Blake's philosohy on nature as evident in his writings. Provides links to other criticisms as well.

Provides short descriptions of various television shows in the 1940's and 1950's.

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.