Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
Other
Literary Traveler: Thomas Wolfe's Dixieland
This article from the online journal the "Literary Traveler," discusses the journalist's tour of Wolfe's home, now the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, and provides useful analysis of the role that the real house and inhabitants play in Wolfe's...
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: A Streetcar Named Desire
This resource offers good material on Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire," including a quote from Williams on art, and information on the original 1947 production of the play and the 1950s film version.
Other
Paul Fleischman's Official Website
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Langston Hughes
A concise window into the world of Langston Hughes. He used his own life experiences to write poetry. Photographs help to engage the reader.
Emory University
Emory University: Eavan Boland
This biography contains details of Evan Boland's life, an examination of her work, links to two poems and "A Commencement Address." It also has a bibliography of works by and about her.
Emory University
Postcolonial Studies at Emory: Michelle Cliff
This site has a biography and description of Cliff's work.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Selma Lagerlof: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
A bibliography for Swedish writer Selma Lagerlof providing links to her works as well as quick access to other authors and related links.
Other
Pankpages
Site contains free downloadable graphics such as buttons and backgrounds, as well as tutorials which focus on Photoshop.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
This primary source set includes photographs, book excerpts, and documents that provide context for both events and themes in the novella. Includes teaching guide.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Awakening by Kate Chopin
The sources in this primary set document The Awakening by Kate Chopin. Includes teaching guide.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin: Tennessee Williams
Designed as an online companion for teachers to the "Heath Anthology of American Literature," this website offers analysis of Williams' "Portrait of a Madonna," with sections on theme, style and original audience for his work.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Thomas Mann (1875 1955)
Provides a short biography of German essayist/novelist Thomas Mann.
Other
Book Review: "The Selected Letters of John Ciardi"
Read a book review of Edward M. Cifelli's "The Selected Letters of John Ciardi". Gives some information about Ciardi himself.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Ann Petry
This site focuses on Ann Petry including a short biography, the video [10:12] "Ann Petry and Harlem's History" and links to seven of her literary works.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Unlawful Possession" by George A. Birmingham
Read the full text of "Unlawful Possession" by Irish clergyman and author George A. Birmingham.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Whale Cure" by Louis Becke
Sitting inside a deceased whale was once considered a way to cure rheumatism. This short story by Louis Becke centers around this concept. Read the full text on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The White Wife and the Brown Woman" by Louis Becke
Read the full text of the short story "The White Wife and the Brown Woman" by the Australian author Louis Becke.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "White When He's Wanted" by Andrew Barton Paterson
A short story by Australian author Andrew Barton Paterson.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: With Hook and Line on an Austral River by Louis Becke
Read the full text of "With Hook and Line on an Austral River" by Louis Becke.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Wreck of the Leonora: A Memory of 'Bully' Hayes
Louis Becke was aboard the Leonora with Bully Hayes when it wrecked in a harbor. He lived among the villagers of Leasse until rescued 7 months later. Read about "The Wreck of the Leonora: A Memory of 'Bully'Hayes" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "In a Native Village" by Louis Becke
Text of the short story "In a Native Village" by Australian author Louis Becke. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "An Incident at Stiffner's" by Henry Lawson
Text of the short story "An Incident at Stiffner's" by Australian author Henry Lawson. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Jack Shark" by Louis Becke
Text of the short story Jack Shark" by Australian author Louis Becke. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)