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University at Buffalo

Univ. At Buffalo: Circle Association's Rita Dove Page

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: T. S. Eliot Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of T. S. Eliot, Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965), winner of The Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anne Spencer

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Ben Jonson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: John Donne

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Gertrude Stein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to several interesting photos of Gertrude Stein.
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Contemplator

My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Abiodun Oyewole

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 1926)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short biography of Rainer Maria Rilke and a list of his many works.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Lines Written Above Tintern Abbey

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ludovico Ariosto

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Italian poet and author of Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jean De La Fontaine

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers brief biographical information on French poet, Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695 CE). Includes image and some works.
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Other

El Andar Magazine: Gary Soto: Dining in Fresno

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Gefunden/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of Goethe's poem "Gefunden" accompanied by interpretive music and artwork.
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Other

Der Wandrer/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Der Schatzgraber/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
An English translation of "Der Schatzgraber" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe accompanied by interpretive artwork and music.
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Other

Dickinson Colleg: Wordsworth on Nature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A look at Wordswoth's philosophy on nature as evident in his writings. Contains a link to his complete works.
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Other

Self knowlege.com: Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Grace Interviews u.s. Poetrs Laureate: Howard Nemerov

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Fu Jen University: Mending Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Poet's Corner/"tree at My Window" by Frost

For Students 9th - 10th
E-text of the poem "Tree at My Window" Check out other poems with the links at the bottom of the page.
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Sonnet Central

Sonnet Central: Robert Burns, "A Sonnet Upon Sonnets"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a sonnet from Robert Burns entitled, "A Sonnet Upon Sonnets." Burns' less-than-serious look at what constitutes a sonnet.