Society of Archbishop Justus
Samuel Johnson, Writer of an Age
James E. Kiefer's extensive biography features anecdotes from Samuel Johnson's childhood plus discussion of his struggles with disability and the metamorphosis of his religious and philosophical beliefs. This site includes excerpts from...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Penn: Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea
This site gives a biography of Anne Finch, a bibliography of her poetry collections, and the full text of many of her poems.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Andrew Marvell (1621 1678)
This is a very comprehensive site, a complete collection of Marvell's works and several critical essays, in additon to biographical material.
Other
George Herbert
This is a fairly comprehensive site produced by college students. It includes a biography of Herbert, an example of his work, and an annotated bibliography.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Univ. Of Toronto: Poetry and Prose of Alexander Pope
This site from the University of Toronto gives the full text of several of Alexander Pope's poems, including "The Rape of the Lock."
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Joseph Addison
This site from the University of Toronto gives the full text of several of Joseph Addison's poems. A link to Addison's Latin poetry and prose is available on the site.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of William Blake (1757 1827)
Full text of 40 annotated poems by William Blake.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Blake Digital Text Project
Index page for the full text of Blake's prose and poetry as well as an online concordance and related resources.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Sacred Poets: George Herbert's Personality
This scholarly site analyzes Herbert's work and compares it to the writings of several of his contemporaries. Viewers should note that there are four separate pages about Herbert, linked at the bottom of each page.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Sonnets From the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
This is the full text of the poetry collection Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning; the collection includes 44 poems.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses by Robert Service
This is the full text of the poetry collection The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses by Robert Service. This collection includes 34 poems most about the Yukon Gold Rush and life in the Yukon.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake
This is the full text of two poetry collections: Songs of Innocence (19 poems) and Songs of Experience (20 poems) by William Blake. It also provides an introduction for each collection.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: A Selection From the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick
Resource provides the e-text of the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick (1591-1674) published in the 19th century with an introduction by the editor Francis Turner Palgrave (1824-1897).
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Poems of William Blake by William Blake
Many poems by William Blake (1757-1827 CE), including Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience and The Book of Thel, all of which are reproduced in multiple digital formats.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Samuel Beckett (1906 1989)
A detailed biography of poet Samuel Beckett with extensive bibliography and links to the text of poems "Cascando" and "Serena I".
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Wessex Poems & Other Verses by Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy's poetry is presented here from the 1898 edition. Includes a portrait of Hardy and an index of titles and first lines which link to the actual poems.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: The Life of Pope by Samuel Johnson
This is an online edition of a text printed in 1905. An abridged version is also available.
Contemplator
Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Stevie Smith
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...
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Kingsley Amis
The BBC provides collected audio interviews with Kingsley Amis (1922-1995 CE), one of the most prominent figures of the post-war literary scene. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of his key works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: John Gay (1685 1732)
A brief biography of the English poet, John Gay.
Luminarium
Luminarium: George Herbert (1593 1633)
The Luminarium site provides biographical information, as well as links to Herbert's writing, and to essays about his works. Excellent site.
Other
George Herbert, Priest and Poet
This biography focuses on Herbert's life in the church and on his character. His poetry is discussed as an extention of his faith.
Other
Passions in Poetry: George Herbert 1593 1633
This brief biography of Herbert is accompanied by the texts of fifteen of his poems. The poems have no commentary with them.