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Other

Leaving Home: e.m. Forster and the Pursuit of Higher Values

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth, insightful article from "Western Buddist Review" examines the theme of leaving home as it relates to several of Forster's works (e.g., "The Road to Colonus," "The Machine Stops," and "Howards End.")
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eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Amelia by Henry Fielding

For Students 9th - 10th
Critically not as well received as Tom Jones or Joseph Andrews, Amelia was Henry Fielding's third novel. The entire text is here, along with a lengthy introduction. Multiple formats of the ebook are accessible via this page.
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BBC

Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Stevie Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides several audio clips from a 1965 interview with Stevie Smith (1902-1971 CE), the noted British poet and novelist. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Evelyn Waugh

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed biography of Waugh that focuses on how his experiences influenced his work. It includes quotes and a bibliography.
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PPT
BBC

Bbc Audio Interviews: Siegfried Sassoon

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides an audio clip featuring Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967 CE), the English poet and novelist. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.
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Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Oliver Twist (Study Guide)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a study guide to Dickens' famous novel, "Oliver Twist." Content includes a biography of the author; a synopsis of the novel; Dickens' preoccupations and techniques; use of the good, the bad, and the ugly; occurence of...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Doris Lessing

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Doris Lessing, 20th century British feminist writer.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Reading Guide: Howards End

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed critical introduction, biographical material and discussion questions make up this concise reading guide.
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Savvas Learning

Penguin: Reading Guide: A Room With a View [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This reading guide provides a critical introduction, background biographical information, and a number of questions to spark discussion about the book. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]