Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nietzsche
An excellent and extensive biography. Covers main ideas, as well as career accomplishments and publications. Proceeds work by work, dividing Nietzsche's works into Early, Middle, Late, and Final. Contains bibliography, biography, and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Euripides: The Bacchae
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The Bacchae, by Euripides. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the play and find dozens of rich and...
Other
The Confederation Poets: William Wilfred Campbell (1858 1918)
Read the works of Confederation poet William Wilfred Campbell. Primary texts are accompanied by criticism: "Charles G.D. Roberts and William Wilfred Campbell as Canadian Tour Guides."
Other
Poetry in Translation: Goethe: "Faust, Parts I and Ii"
This resource presents the complete translation of "Faust, Parts I and II" as a free download. Bookmarking available.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: No Fear Shakespeare: Macbeth
This is the complete text of Macbeth by William Shakespeare in the original language and in modern English side-by-side. It also provides short bios for each of the characters in the play and an explanation of how to cite No Fear...
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
University of New Brunswick: Crime and Punishment in New Brunswick
Two university professors in New Brunswick have created this web site that explores several historic crimes in New Brunswick and how the justice system handled the cases.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Antigone by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Antigone by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: Paradise Lost
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...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Boy Meets Girl, Girl Meets Tragic End (Opera)
Nothing comes close to opera when it comes to affairs of the heart. Opera has always been addicted to love, and its romances can range from the hilarious to the dramatic. But don't expect a standard "Boy Meets Girl" story when you take...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Worker Safety the Triangle Fire Legacy
Students investigate the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire tragedy and how its impact is still felt today. Students identify eerie parallels between the Triangle Fire and more recent workplace events with safety implications. How can future...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Antony and Cleopatra
Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's tragedy, "Antony and Cleopatra." Text is divided by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare "Hamlet"
Read Shakespeare's tragedy, "Hamlet," at this website. Text is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Julius Caesar
At this website, read the full text of "Julius Caesar." This Shakespearean tragedy is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare King Lear
Here, read the full text of "King Lear." This Shakespearean tragedy is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Macbeth
Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth." The text of this tragedy is organized according to scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Othello
Read the full text of Shakespeare's tragedy, "Othello." The play's text is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
Here read the full text of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The text of this tragedy is organized by scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Timon of Athens
Read the full text of "Timon of Athens." The text of this Shakespearean tragedy is organized according to scene.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Titus Andronicus
Read the full text of William Shakespeare's play, "Titus Andronicus." The text of this tragedy is organized by scene.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Woodrow Wilson's Administration
A lengthy discussion of the Wilson Administration, including information about his domestic policies, personal tragedy, and involvement in World War I. A good resource for an overview of this important president.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Salute to Our Veterans
The community of Okotoks Alberta honours their War veterans with biographies of their fallen men here. These biographies provide students the opportunity to see the real stories, real faces, and real tragedies of war.
BBC
Bbc: Sharon Backs Space Programme
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Brute" by Joseph Conrad
This is the text of the short story "The Brute" by Joseph Conrad. A ship is known as The Brute because of its perceived knack for killing at least one sailor on every one of its voyages, but instead of frightening men away, the bolder...