Bibliomania
Bibliomania: George Eliot Middlemarch
At this website, read the full text of George Eliot's novel, "Middlemarch." Included is a brief paragraph intoducing the book, its context, and its plot.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: George Eliot Middlemarch (Study Guide)
This site provides biographical information on the author, as well as facts about the novel's context, plot, and major themes, this study guide is an excellent tool for anyone studying George Eliot's novel, "Middlemarch." Also includes...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: George Eliot Silas Marner
At this website, read or print out all 21 chapters of George Eliot's novel, "Silas Marner."
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: The Story of Robinson Crusoe, Adapted for Children
This version of Defoe's story can be viewed the way it was published about 1900, complete with illustrations. Could make an interesting comparison to the complete novel.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: David Copperfield (Full Text)
This site presents the full text of Dickens' novel "David Copperfield." Content is supplemented with illustrations.
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...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Silas Marner" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
"Silas Marner" 16-page teacher guide applauds strengths of novel and provides succinct sequence of events. Chapter-by-chapter study questions, vacabulary, and various activities aid student understanding. Excellent culminating activities...
Other
Leaving Home: e.m. Forster and the Pursuit of Higher Values
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.")
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Daniel Defoe
This site gives a thorough biography of Defoe. It includes quotes from his writing and information about his most important works.
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide: A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
This site from the University of Adelaide provides the etext of a "Journal of the Plague Year," by Daniel Defoe. It traces the occurrences of 1665 in London through the eyes of the famous novelist, Daniel Defoe.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Studied Barbarity: Johnson, Spenser, and Literary Progress
Literary analysis of Johnson's writings in relation to Edmund Spenser. Features extensive notes and bibliographical info.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Johnson on the History of the Language
Critical analysis of Johnson's use of literary sources in his dictionary, and his contribution to the development of modern English. Includes extensive notes and bibliography.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Samuel Johnson and the Revival of Learning
A critical analysis of Johnson's commentary on the period later called the Renaissance by Jack Lynch. In-depth article with extensive notes and bibliography.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Use, Elegance, and National Identity in Johnson's Dictionary
An analytical discussion of Johnson's use of literary technique in his dictionary. It includes notes and bibliography.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Life of Milton by Samuel Johnson
This annotated version of Johnson's Life of Milton contains hyperlinks to explanatory notes added by the editor of the online edition.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Regulation of the Press [Pdf]
At this site from the University of Oregon you can read Defoe's arguments for a free press as they were published in 1704.
Other
Insight for the Day: George Bernard Shaw Quotes
A collection of dozens of thought-provoking quotations by the famous Irish author George Bernard Shaw.
Other
University of Delaware Library: Bernard Shaw Collection
Biographical details on the life and work of George Bernard Shaw.
Other
International Vegetarian Union: History of Vegetarianism: George Bernard Shaw
Information about Shaw as an adherent of vegetarianism, with excerpts on vegetarianism, vivisection, and animals from his writing.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Poetry of j.m. Synge
This site contains 4 of Synge's poems: "The Curse", "Danny," "On an Anniversary," and "Queens," as well as definitions for any vocabulary you might not know.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
This site provides biographic information on British author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. The site also lists her works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Evelyn Waugh
This is a detailed biography of Waugh that focuses on how his experiences influenced his work. It includes quotes and a bibliography.
New York Times
New York Times: Letters of Kingsley Amis / Lucky Him
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read a New York Times review of two different biographical sources about writer Kingsley Amis.
The Guardian
Guardian: Kingsley Amis (1922 1995)
This resource provides a brief biography of the English writer, Kingsley Amis.