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Club De Poesie: Clement Marot
This French introduction, beginning with the autobiographical poem "De soy-meme" (accompanied by a recorded reading of the work), is a Club des Poetes production. Links lead to a short biography and a bibliography.
Other
Club De Poesie: Pierre De Ronsard
A Ronsard biography taken from Sainte-Beuve, linked to several poetry selections a short bibliography, prepared by Jean-Pierre Rosnay of the Club des Poetes.
Sonnet Central
Sonnets.org: Charles Lamb
Index page for a selection of sonnets by Charles Lamb (1775-1834).
Other
Louisiana State University: Charles Lamb 1775 1834
This resource provides a brief biography and a list of recommended works by Charles Lamb.
Other
T. L. Peacock: Biographical and Critical Excerpts
Very in-depth excerpts from various authors outlining Peacock's life and giving good insight into his works.
Other
Loc: American Life in Poetry
Each week, Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006, creates a column on contemporary American poetry for newspapers and online publications. His columns include a brief introduction or reflection, followed by the text of a poem....
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: Beowulf Lesson Plans
These teaching notes for Beowulf provide a model for your own lesson plan and as a basic resource to study Beowulf. These notes can help you remember the pertinent points of Anglo-Saxon epic poem and help to deepen your understanding.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poems of Charles Lamb
The University of Toronto offers selected poems of Chales Lamb, with notes on his life and works.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Poetry of j.m. Synge
This site contains 4 of Synge's poems: "The Curse", "Danny," "On an Anniversary," and "Queens," as well as definitions for any vocabulary you might not know.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
This site provides several selections from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's "Sonnets from the Portuguese."
Emory University
Emory University: Wilfred Owen (1893 1918)
This site offers only a brief biography and a photo of Owen. What makes the site worthwhile is the number of full texts of Owen's poetry (e.g., "Strange Meeting" and "Futility")and an audio excerpt of a letter that Owen wrote to a friend.
City University of New York
Cuny: Dorothy Parker Rothschild
This biography of 20th century poet Dorothy Parker discusses the many tragedies that impacted her life and the wit that made her writing famous.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Grave of Love
Full text of the poem "Grave of Love" by Thomas Love Peacock.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Harlem Renaissance Retrospective
In this lesson plan, students work in collaborative groups to conduct Internet research and create a museum exhibit that highlights the work of selected artists, musicians, and poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: In the Poet's Shoes
An online lesson students can click through to become more familiar with poets and their writing styles.
PBS
Pbs: Interactive Poetry
What is interactive poetry? Use this website to learn more about this form of poetry.
Other
Mama Lisa's Poetry Page: Eugene Field
For over 100 years, Eugene Field (1850 to 1895) has been one of America's most loved children's poets. His most famous works include "Little Boy Blue", "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Duel" (The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat), which...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Poetry for the Elementary Classroom
Site contains a narrative and three lesson plans. These plans are designed to assist students with various aspects of poetry. This site discusses strategies which enable students to effectively, memorize, recite, and correctly pronounce...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Donald Justice
This site from the Academy of American Poets offers a biography, a photograph and the poem ODE TO A DRESSMAKER'S DUMMY, by Donald Justice. This site also contain the audio of this poem read by Mr. Justice.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Edward Hirsch
A biography of Edward Hirsch as well as a photo. At this site you will also find links to other sources regarding Edward Hirsch.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Randall Jarrell
Read Jarrell's biography and a selected bibliography at this site.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Georgia Poets
This overview for Georgia includes information on the poet laureate for the state, David Bottoms. Other sections include featured poets (Conrad Aiken and James Dickey) and poems specifically about Georgia.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Illinois Poets
This overview for Illinois includes information on the poet laureate for the state. Other sections include featured poets (Gwendolyn Brooks and Carl Sandburg) and poems specifically about Illinois.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Kansas Poets
An overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Kansas includes information on the featured poets (William Stafford and Langston Hughes) and poems specifically about Kansas.