This article "The Use of Nature in American Gothic" focuses on how nature is used in American Gothic literature.

Learning module on women in Europe during the Middle Ages teaches about medieval Christian beliefs about women's nature and social roles and how they were expressed in illustrations, poetry, and religious writings.

This site includes a definition of the term naturalism, important characteristics and themes of the literature movement, quotes pertaining to it, links to important figures in naturalism, and further bibliographical information.

Contains plans for two lessons that examine different translations of "Beowulf" in order to study the nature of translation and examine the verse structure of the original text. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional...

A look at Wordswoth's philosophy on nature as evident in his writings. Contains a link to his complete works.

This resource provides an evaluation about Shelley's relationship to the natural world, as is evident in his writing, is offered here along with other links to information about the poet

Bernard Malamud is praised for his contributions to Jewish American literature in this brief biography. Click on "Bernard Malamud Activities" for related artifacts and activities.

This is text and audio of Chapters 1-4 of Walden; or, Life in the Woods, by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings and a manual for self-reliance.

An analysis of Keats views on nature as evident in his writings.

This site from Washington State University provides a good definition of American realism and explains the literary time period it encompasses. There is also a section that lists the characteristics of realism, practitioners, and context...

This resource offers an analysis of Byron's interpretation of the natural world, as evident in his writings.

Brief analysis on the nature of European narratives about their explorations in the New World.