Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: History of Theatres
This site contains an in-depth history of the Elizabethan Theatre. It contains sections that are specifically about the Rose, Swan, and Globe Theatres.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Penn Warren
This site offers excerpts from interview with Warren about a reunion at Vanderbilt in 1956, on his writings and values, on HAWKS, on rhythm in prose. There is also a review of HEARTS OF AUTUMN. This site also has a photo of Warren.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Amiri Baraka
Photo of Amiri Baraka, biography and selected works.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Momaday: Biographical, Literary, & Multicultultural
Extensive biographical introduction of Momaday, citing him as the breakthrough author for American Indian literature. Includes a bibliography for further reading.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: N. Scott Momaday
Home page for a wealth of resource links on Momaday and criticisms of his work.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: T. S. Eliot
This site presents information on T.S. Eliot's (1888-1965) life and career (including a biographical timeline), a bibliography of his works, a discussion of selected works, and links to related sites.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American poetry:(h.d.)hilda Doolittle (1886 1961)
The Modern American Poetry site features an essay about H. D.?s (1886-1961 CE) life and career, selected criticism, and links to related sites.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Milton and the Obedient Moment [Pdf]
A very extensive analysis from the University of Oregon of John Milton's three most popular works: "Paradise Lost," "Paradise Regained," and "Samson Agonistes." Has religious and philosophical perspectives.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Jean Toomer
This site from Modern American Poetry comes from the English department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and proves to be a great resource for information about Jean Toomer (1894-1967 CE). The site contains links to a...
University of Pennsylvania
"Black Boys and Native Sons" Literary Criticism
This critical essay first appeared in DISSENT in 1963. It looks at the work of Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Archibald Mac Leish
This site houses three poems in full text from the great American poet Archibald MacLeish (1892-1982 CE), as well as criticism on two of his most famous. The three pieces are 'Baccalaureate', 'Two Poems from the War', and 'An Eternity'.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: William Carlos Williams
This is the Modern American Poetry index site for William Carlos Williams (1883-1963 CE). From this site you can click on links that take you to analysis of the author's works as well as a link to full text versions of additional poems.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Georgia Douglas Johnson
The English Department of the University of Illinois offers excellent biographical information on the poet Georgia Douglas Johnson. Also includes reviews of her poetry and an image.
University of Florida
University of Florida: James Joyce's "Portrait of an Artist"
University professor Brandon Kershner maintains this site about James Joyce, which places special emphasis on the novel "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man."
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sidney Lanier (1842 1881)
Lanier's brief life is discussed in this excerpt from the New Georgia Encyclopedia. A list of suggested reading is included.
Other
American National Biography: John Steinbeck (1902 1968)
American National Biography offers a biography of John Steinbeck including links to more information about Steinbeck.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Passion vs. Rationalism in "Paradise Lost"
Critical essay examining Milton's views on emotion and intellect. Features short excerpts and comparisons to Pope and Voltaire.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aesthetics (Or Esthetics)
A Wikipedia Encyclopedia article that defines aesthetics and discusses it in a number of contexts, including literature. A broad definition of the term is provided at the top of the page, and then links are provided to discussions of the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Literary Criticism
Wikipedia offers a detailed history of literary criticism from medieval time up to its current state.
Other
The John Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism
This is the online publication of "The John Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory and Criticism." Individual articles are available to suscribers only, but some general information is available to all.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: The Role of Literary Criticism
This site has information about the role of literary criticism thoroughout time.
Other
Kristi Siegel, ph.d.: Introduction Modern Literary Theory
This site provides an overview of literary terms and critical theories, compiled by a professor of English who teaches at the university level.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central
A comprehensive site dedicated to the English sonnet. Site includes numerous pages grouped by country of origin and historic period. Also included is literary criticism of various sonnets and advice on how to write a sonnet. Click on the...
Other
Teaching Heart: Fairy Tale Lessons & Ideas
Geared toward grades K-3--offers objectives, materials, procedures, discussion questions and evaluations. Online lesson plans for introducing and teaching basic literary criticism skills.