University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Rossetti Archive: Digital Scholarship With Wombattitude
A comprehensive archive of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's writings and paintings. This hypermedia archive contains detailed information on the life and works of this famous man.
Luminarium
Luminarium: John Milton Resource Page
Extensive information on the author, including biography, quotations and complete text of more than twenty works. Also has links to other resources.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anniina Jokinen: On a Drop of Dew
This site contains the translated version of Andrew Marvell's, On A Drop Of Dew.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sources for 17th Century English Literature
Contains a plethora of links to websites related to the 17th century. Literature, music, history, politics, and the role of woman are all covered by these links.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Ben Jonson
Luminarium.org offers an extremely useful site providing links that cover the life and career of Ben Jonson, including his works, his life, essays, and books.
St. John's College, Oxford University, U.K.
Robert Graves Trust
This comprehensive website is devoted to the study of the English poet-novelist Robert Graves. Includes links to biographical pages that describe Graves's writing habits and show photographs of his study.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Every Man Out of His Humor
Here is the text of this 1599 play, taken from a 1853 edition of the work. No commentary or interpretation is offered.
World Wide School
World Wide School: "Edinburgh Picturesque" by Robert Louis Stevenson
Chapter-by-chapter complete text for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Edinburgh Picturesque".
Luminarium
Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance
Use this comprehensive site to learn more about English Renaissance Literature. This site is a gold mine of information. It has several essays that illuminate this genre. Find out more about this period in literature through this...
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Read a Plot Overview of the entire book of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte or a chapter by chapter Summary and Analysis. Also provided are links to character lists, main ideas, quotes, and writing help.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Matthew Arnold
This Victorian Web site features links to documents about the life, works, and times of the poet and critic Matthew Arnold (1821-1888). Content ranges from the genre, themes, and imagery found in his literary works, to a biography,...
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Lewis Carroll
The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Works of John Donne: A Valediction Forbidding Mourning
Luminarium: Works of John Donne: A Valediction Forbidding Mourning in is the text of one of John Donne's most famous poems which uses metaphors and comparisons to explain the separation of two lovers.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Time Machine" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Teacher guide for "The Time Machine" includes chapter-by-chapter plot summaries, pre-reading journal ideas, vocabulary studies, study questions, discussion topics, figurative language, character studies, themes, and reading strategies.
British Library
British Library: Sir Walter Scott's Highlands
Contains images of Sir Walter Scott's Highlands. Click on an image for further exploration.
British Library
British Library: Daniel Defoe's 'Moll Flanders'
Brief biographical sketch of Daniel Defoe, author of "Moll Flanders". Click on an image of a landscape that relates to the book for further details and exploration.
British Library
British Library: Jane Austen's Bath
View images of Bath that provided the landscape settings for many of Jane Austen's novels. Click on an image for artist information and further details.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Brian Jacques
This site gives you a biography of Brian Jacques as well as an interview with him about his writing.
Other
Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page: Time Line
Supplemental to general biographies. Features some information about Johnson's struggles with poverty and depression. Also includes major works.
Other
Univ. De Valencia: Chronology of Jonathan Swift's Life
Detailed timeline of important moments in the author's life, as well as significant historical events. Includes Whig and Tory pages, and info about the Pope and the Anglican Church.
Other
The Rossetti Archive: d.g. Rossetti
This site from The Rossetti Archive provides an incredible site in the making of all kinds of information and texts of works of Dante Grabriel Rossetti. Much is already working with a completion date of the entire project at the end of...
Other
Fu Jen University: 17th Century Poetry
Works of Robert Herrick, John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell are featured on this site from the Fu Jen University. After reading "Upon Julia's Clothes," readers are treated to helpful questions which will help in preparation...
Other
Summary and Analysis of Milton's Prose
This site contains links to background and reviews of Milton's writings, his theo-political views, and the text of "Paradise Lost."