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The Dramatist: Henrik Ibsen
Biographical essay on Norwegian Henrik Ibsen, a dramatist who won international acclaim in the 19th century.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Movements: 1890s to 1920s Naturalism
Part of an American literature timeline that describes the naturalism movement, including information about its founders and notable authors during that time.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Arthur Miller Lesson Plans
What do you want to know about the life and work of Arthur Miller? This site features links to lesson plans and information for several of his plays.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: (Johan) August Strindberg
Biographical information on Swedish playwright, novelist, and short-story writer, August Strindberg. Explains how he combined in his works, psychology and naturalism, and later elements of mysticism. Includes quotations and links to...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Emile Zola
A fairly detailed biography of Emile Zola (1840-1902 CE), complete with a few excerpts from his works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Guy De Maupassant
This site has biographical information on the life and works of Guy de Maupassant. Also included is French text from some of his stories. Listed here are his stories written in French.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Stephen Crane
Use this resource to learn more about Stephen Crane. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for The Red Badge of Courage and other works.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Financier
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online multiple digital formats.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: English Deism
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy describes the influence of several different English Deists with long paragraphs explaining their works, politics, and major ideas. Entries on Hobbes, Locke, and Hume, as well as on...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Movements: American Realism, 1865 1890
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...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Movements: American Naturalism
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.
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Jeremiah Project: Monotheism
General information on monotheism, the religious view of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also defines agnosticism, rationalism, pragmatism, monism, henotheism. liberalism (modernism), pantheism (naturalism), and atheism.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Sister Carrie
In this learning module, students will engage in a deep study of Theodore Dreiser's novel, Sister Carrie. Worksheets, tests, and map projects are provided to reinforce comprehension of Sister Carrie.