University of Washington
Best Site on Colleen Mc Elroy
This site is from the University of Washington, where McElroy is a professor. It has biographical information, a list of her works, and other details about the writer.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Dorothy Parker
An extremely rich site, this offering from Modern American Poetry covers all aspects of Dorothy Parker's (1893-1967 CE) work. Included are critical commentaries, biographical information, a Parker Gallery and other resources.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Elizabeth Bishop (1911 1979)
Read a biography of Elizabeth Bishop, an important poet of the twentieth century.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Robert Lowell (1917 1977)
An informative site on American poet, Robert Lowell, complete with biography, list of works, bibliography, links to text of poems, audio podcasts, and articles on his life and works.
Library of Congress
Loc: Main Reading Room: Literary Criticism
This is an annotated list of reference websites for literary criticism.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest
The complete text of the 1952 version of this book by J. Frank Dobie. Chapters are thematic collections of annotated lists of books on different aspects of Southwestern culture and history, e.g., Texas Rangers, mountain men, and the Pony...
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Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Prince and the Pauper" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Opens with valuable background information for "The Prince and the Pauper" as well as explanations of format. Features chapter-by-chapter summaries, historical notes, probing questions, vocabulary, and quotations. Also includes language,...
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I Hear America Singing: Whitman and the Music of His Time
This I Hear America Singing site describes Whitman's views on music, the influence it had on his work, and a discussion of music in Whitman's time.
Other
Sarah Orne Jewett Text Project
In addition to providing most of Jewett's work in full text form, this resource provides biographical information and critical analysis of her work.
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Uua: Louisa May Alcott
Detailed biography of Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888 CE) from the Dictionary of Unitarian & Universalist Biography. Contains a couple of pictures as well.
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Women in History: Zora Neale Hurston
Superb site that outlines essential information about Zora Neale Hurston. Links are provided for additional information.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Dorothy Parker
This site contains a list of poems by Dorothy Parker, all which are linked to the text of each.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text/analysis of "The Maine Woods"
Includes the entire e-text of Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) "Maine Woods," as well as maps of his movement, contemporary and modern reviews, and links to other sites on this work.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Cape Cod"
The Thoreau Reader includes a full online text of Henry David Thoreau's compelling book-length commentary on nature and society, "Cape Cod." Also includes maps, reviews, and further links and information to this work.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Slavery in Massachusetts"
A complete online text of Henry David Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) essay "Slavery in Massachusetts," as well as quotes about the essay's impact. Also includes links to articles on the essay and further information.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Walking"
A complete online text of Henry David Thoreau's (1917-1862 CE) essay "Walking," as well as quotes about the essay's impact and links to further information.
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American Public Media: Prairie Home Companion
This site from American Public Media offers the opportunity to listen to "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor" shows and also presents trivia about the show, writings by Keillor, and other related materials.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: E Text/i Hear America Singing
This site provides the online text for "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...
Virginia Commonwealth University
On American Romanticism: Definitions From a Handbook to Literature
This page, from A Handbook to Literature, provides a definition of Romanticism and identifies characteristics of the Romantic movement. Describes the Romantic Period in American literature and names major writers of the period.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment of the Arts: The Big Read: The Age of Innocence
Guide to Edith Wharton's, The Age of Innocence, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study including discussion activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Dorothy Parker
This site offers an organized collection of biographical information on Dorothy Parker.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Countee Cullen
Includes Countee Cullen's early life, his works and contains links to his contemporaries.
Smithsonian Institution
Anacostia Community Museum: All the Stories Are True: African American Writers Speak
An online companion site for an exhibit showing at the Anacostia Community Museum. Read biographical information on many African American writers while viewing video clips and photos.