University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
Social Security Administration
Ssa: Upton Sinclair's Epic Plan for Social Reform
The Social Security Administration site presents the platform that Sinclair Lewis promoted in 1934.
Other
Art Arena: Origins and Basis of Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh"
This article is part of a review of the book, "Poet and Hero in the Persian Book of Kings," by Olga M. Davidson. The article's author is Mahmud Kianush, a renowned modern Iranian author. In the article, he discusses the historical...
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Upton Sinclair: End Poverty in California: The Epic Movement
Upton Sinclair outlines how he would end poverty in his failed campaign for the governorship of California in a 1934 article for Literary Digest.
Luminarium
Luminarium: The Works of Milton
This site contains links to Milton's poems, sonnets, and prose, as well as complete text to his epic poems "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained."
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University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Gilgamesh [Pdf]
Read aloud aversion of the Gilgamesh epic to the class. Stop before the ending and have students write their own climax to the epic. Compare student versions withthe actual ending.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Beowulf" Study Guide [Pdf]
Introduce yourself to Anglo-Saxon literature by reading "Beowulf" and exploring its plot, themes, and characters with the help of this study guide. Check out a helpful "family tree" of the epic poem's characters, study new vocabulary...
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Other
America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: John Hill Hewitt, "War"
This gives the history of the Civil War from its beginning to the Battle of Richmond in poetic verse written by John Hill Hewitt (1801-1890 CE). The introduction firmly establishes the sourthern sympathies of the writer.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. R. R. Tolkien
Have you ever read any of J. R. R. Tolkien's work? Check out this site to learn more about Tolkien and his writings. This resource features lesson plans for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. This lesson plan explores symmetry in the structure and themes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Uruk
Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the world's first major city sprang up in a fertile region of land called Mesopotamia. This article discusses the kings, writing, monumental temples and palaces, specialized occupations,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Princess Who Rewrote History
Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father's reign called "The Alexiad." As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to...
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Drama
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of "drama" in writing.
Curated OER
Iran Chamber Society: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi
A biography of the great 10th century Persian poet, Ferdowsi. The focus of this biography is on his writing of the epic poem, "Shahnameh" or "The Epic of Kings."
Curated OER
Iran Chamber Society: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi
A biography of the great 10th century Persian poet, Ferdowsi. The focus of this biography is on his writing of the epic poem, "Shahnameh" or "The Epic of Kings."