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Bridgewater College: Goethe's Faust

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some thought-provoking questions on Goethe's "Faust" from Bridgewater College. There are also links to an excellent biography of Goethe, a study guide to "Faust," ideas for essays, the Goethe Society Home Page, the English text...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On Lord Francis Bacon, 1625

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Forham University provides a brief biography of Jonson and an excerpt by Jonson on Lord Francis Bacon.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Herrick Poetic Variations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Robert Herrick's "Delight in Disorder" is presented and the author asks the reader to identify the poetic variations in meter and rhyme in this poem. Good exercise.
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Other

Book Page Interview: Gary Soto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, part of the online version of the magazine BookPage, provides a 1998 interview with Gary Soto, in which he discusses the themes of some of his works, his background, and his use of different genres of writing.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: William Shakespeare for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A webpage about the biography of William Shakespeare who was a playwright for the English theatre during the Renaissance at the Globe Theatre of London.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Phillis Wheatley

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn details about the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first black woman poet of note in the United States.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Jean Toomer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about Jean Toomer, African-American poet and novelist.
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University of Minnesota

Jane Yolen Speaks!

For Students 6th - 8th
This site is a bit hard to read, but it includes some up to date info on author Jane Yolen. There are some great pictures and links as well.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Nobel Foundation features a comprehensive presentation of Beckett, including curriculum vitae, photo, prize presentation, Nobel diploma, and links.
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University of Virginia

U Va Library: The Jorge Luis Borges Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a short biography of Borges. The hypertext here includes two copies of his original work including Borges' own drawings.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: A Poem by Yusef Komunyakaa

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate, reviews Yusef Komunyakaa in "The Poet's Corner" for the Washington Post. Komunyakaa's poem "Woebegone" is featured.
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Sanctuary Psychiatric Center: Poetry as Therapy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Livingston is quoted in this article regarding the use of poetry as therapy. Must scroll to her comment.
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Curated OER

Robert Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of a variety of excellent resources on Victorian writer Robert Browning. Includes a detailed biography, list of works, social and political history of the Victorian age, and essays about the literary aspects of Browning's...
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Curated OER

Gerard Manley Hopkins

For Students 9th - 10th
This Victorian Web site is provides an excellent collection of information related to the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) and his work. Content ranges from social and political history to the themes, imagery, and poetic structure...
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Curated OER

The Victorian Web: Oscar Wilde

For Students 9th - 10th
The Victorian Web offers a comprehensive overview of Oscar Wilde, a scandalous dramatist of the Victorian Age. In addition to a robust selection of biographies, this site also includes a focus on Wilde's sexuality, the social and...
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Curated OER

Victorian Web: Rossetti

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
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Eliabeth Bishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile of Elizabeth Bishop reveals her life and art as a poet and includes links to selected poems.
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Lewis Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98), better known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland, was also a poet who specialized in light verse. His life is profiled here and links are provided to examples of his poetry.
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Curated OER

T. S. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965 CE)? Use this site to learn more about this famous poet through a brief biographical sketch. You will also have an opportunity to read some of his poetry when you click on featured titles.
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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832 CE) when you visit this informative site. This resource features a biographical sketch and some links to titles of poetry.
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Curated OER

Dylan Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site featuring a brief biographical sketch of Dylan Thomas (1914-1953 CE). You can also view several of his poems with one click of the mouse.
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Curated OER

William Wordsworth

For Students 9th - 10th
William Wordsworth (1770-1850 CE) was a famous poet. To learn more about his life and work check out this site. This resource features a biographical sketch along with links to specific titles.
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Curated OER

E. E. Cummings

For Students 9th - 10th
To learn more about the famous author E.E. Cummings (1894-1962 CE) check out this informative site.