University at Buffalo
Univ. At Buffalo: Circle Association's Rita Dove Page
Site from the University at Buffalo is still under construction for a mini biography and bibliography. However, site does have an interview of Rita Dove from 1997 and thirteen writings or poems by Dove. Links to other African American...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: T. S. Eliot Biographical
This is a biography of T. S. Eliot, Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965), winner of The Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Anne Spencer
Learn about the life and works of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer who lived her entire life in Virginia and fought for equal rights for African Americans.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Mercy Otis Warren
Learn about the life of Mercy Otis Warren, a published poet, political playwright, and satirist, as well as the leading female intellectual of the American Revolution.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Ben Jonson
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of the poet and playwright Ben Jonson. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: John Donne
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of the poet John Donne. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Gertrude Stein
This site provides links to several interesting photos of Gertrude Stein.
Contemplator
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Abiodun Oyewole
This site from the University at Buffalo provides you with the opportunity to link to sites and information regarding The Last Poets, primarily relating to one of its original members, Abiodun Oyewole. You will find links, information,...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 1926)
This site provides a short biography of Rainer Maria Rilke and a list of his many works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
This site offers a biography of Goethe, a brief discussion of his most famous work, "Faust," and a list of the many versions of this work. Also includes a bibliography.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Lines Written Above Tintern Abbey
From the full text of Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the poem "Lines Written a Few Miles bove Tintern Abbey." Annotated.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ludovico Ariosto
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Italian poet and author of Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jean De La Fontaine
Wikipedia offers brief biographical information on French poet, Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695 CE). Includes image and some works.
Other
El Andar Magazine: Gary Soto: Dining in Fresno
This site, part of the online version of the magazine "El Andar," presents an essay by Gary Soto about his dining experiences in Fresno, including the entertaining story of his meal with a friend in a Fresno restaurant in 1983.
Other
Gefunden/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
A translation of Goethe's poem "Gefunden" accompanied by interpretive music and artwork.
Other
Der Wandrer/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
This site features a translation of Goethe's verse play "Der Wandrer" as well as interpretive music and artwork to enhance our enjoyment of the play.
Other
Der Schatzgraber/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
An English translation of "Der Schatzgraber" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe accompanied by interpretive artwork and music.
Other
Dickinson Colleg: Wordsworth on Nature
A look at Wordswoth's philosophy on nature as evident in his writings. Contains a link to his complete works.
Other
Self knowlege.com: Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick
Website from SelfKnowlege.com attempts to connect the content of Robert Herrick poems to the expression, description, and meaning of human reality. Included is Herrick's poetry, biographical information, and links to other search tools...
Other
Grace Interviews u.s. Poetrs Laureate: Howard Nemerov
This personal site provides an interview with Howard Nemerov, third poet laureate of the United States. Interviewer is Grace Cavalieri, and this is part of her PBS series on The Poet and the Poem. The subject matter spreads from the...
Other
Fu Jen University: Mending Wall
The Fu Jen University provides a series of questions about the details of Robert Frost's famous poem "Mending Wall." Don't miss the relevant links at the bottom of the page which include biographical information on Frost during the time...
Other
Poet's Corner/"tree at My Window" by Frost
E-text of the poem "Tree at My Window" Check out other poems with the links at the bottom of the page.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: Robert Burns, "A Sonnet Upon Sonnets"
Provides a sonnet from Robert Burns entitled, "A Sonnet Upon Sonnets." Burns' less-than-serious look at what constitutes a sonnet.